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Is Little Canada, MN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7922% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$84,077about $7,006/month · 3% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$319,8004% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,680 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Minnesota. It is number 103 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Little Canada
$1,792
$1,346
$2,472

How much do households earn in Little Canada?

Under $25k
11.2%
$25k–50k
22.4%
$50k–100k
35.6%
$100k–150k
16.9%
$150k+
11.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Little Canada

SizeLittle CanadaU.S. average
Studio$1,484$1,338
1 bedroom$1,297$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,777$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,464$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Little Canada overall?

Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
91
Goods (food, clothes…)
101
Utilities
91
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Little Canada, so the Minnesota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Little Canada

🏛️ Property tax$3,309a year · 1.03% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$124a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Little Canada

Commute to work23.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Little Canada?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $427 a month less.

Renting
$1,792
Owning
$2,219

Owning assumes a typical $319,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,980 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Little Canada, MN?

Renting in Little Canada costs a median of about $1,792 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

How much do I need to make to live in Little Canada?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,680 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Little Canada cheap or expensive?

Little Canada is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $84,077. It ranks 103rd cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Little Canada?

The median homeowner in Little Canada pays $3,309 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.

Is Little Canada more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Little Canada?

The median home value in Little Canada is $319,800, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

10,514 people live in Little Canada. Numbers are typical (middle) values.