Cost of living

Raising kids is amazing, but it’s also ridiculously expensive. Can you guess how much parents spend on average per year? Spoiler alert - It's a lot!

Residents of the priciest county are paying significantly more - I'm talking thousands more - than the national average for basic living costs.

If you're looking to save some money, you likely don't want to live in this city, because it's now been ranked as the most expensive in the entire state of Minnesota.

Whether you're looking to rent or buy, these are the most affordable cities in the state.