Hopkins, MN Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Hopkins. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Hopkins compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Hopkins, Minnesota

Cost of living in Hopkins research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Hopkins is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Minnesota, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

112 Cost of living index 1.1x higher vs US
#96 Cheapest in Minnesota (of 151)
#3,724 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$330,893 Median home value
$1,468 Median rent
$75,234 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Hopkins, MN?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hopkins has an overall cost of living index of 112, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.

Compared to Minnesota, Hopkins has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Minnesota's index of 101.

The standard of living in Hopkins ranks as #96 most affordable out of the 151 places we measured in Minnesota. By definition, that implies Hopkins ranks as the #55 most expensive place in the North Star State.

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Hopkins Cost Of Living Vs. Minnesota

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hopkins. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Hopkins is 99.

  • The Groceries index in Hopkins is 99.

  • The Health index in Hopkins is 129.

  • The Housing index in Hopkins is 102.

  • The Transportation index in Hopkins is 104.

  • The Utilities index in Hopkins is 104.

Living Expense Hopkins Minnesota National Average
Overall 112 101 100
Services 99 101 100
Groceries 99 99 100
Health 129 99 100
Housing 102 101 100
Transportation 104 103 100
Utilities 104 101 100

Hopkins Cost Of Living Compared To Minnesota Averages

Services
Hopkins 99
Minnesota avg 101
Groceries
Hopkins 99
Minnesota avg 99
Health
Hopkins 129
Minnesota avg 99
Housing
Hopkins 102
Minnesota avg 101
Transportation
Hopkins 104
Minnesota avg 103
Utilities
Hopkins 104
Minnesota avg 101

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Hopkins, MN Housing Cost Breakdown

$330,893Median Home Value
$1,468Median Rent
$75,234Median Income

Housing swings affordability the most between places in Minnesota, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Hopkins is $330,893.

  • The Median Rent in Hopkins is $1,468.

  • The Median Income in Hopkins is $75,234.

  • The Home Value To Income in Hopkins is 4.4x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Hopkins is 0.23x.

Statistic Hopkins Minnesota United States
Median Home Value $330,893 $346,667 $332,700
Median Rent $1,468 $1,280 $1,413
Median Income $75,234 $89,062 $80,734
Home Value To Income 4.4x 3.9x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.23x 0.17x 0.21x

Hopkins, MN Costs By Category

Detailed Hopkins Services costs vs. Minnesota
Item Hopkins Minnesota
Shampoo $1.5 $1.28
Movie $11.32 $12.13
Bowling $25.68 $18
Haircut $25.86 $24.26
Beauty Salon $37.0 $45.56
Detailed Hopkins Groceries costs vs. Minnesota
Item Hopkins Minnesota
Ground Beef $5.75 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.4 $1.57
Milk $4.6 $4.67
Potatoes $4.76 $4.93
Pizza $13.0 $12.09
Beer $9.44 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.62 $3.7
Detailed Hopkins Health costs vs. Minnesota
Item Hopkins Minnesota
Optometrist $112.72 $125.68
Doctor $164.15 $135.78
Dentist $95.01 $113.29
Detailed Hopkins Transportation costs vs. Minnesota
Item Hopkins Minnesota
Gasoline $3.32 $3.46
Tire Balancing $59.91 $59.92
Detailed Hopkins Utilities costs vs. Minnesota
Item Hopkins Minnesota
All Electricity $180.11 $193.99
Phone $187.59 $192.25

Hopkins SnackAbility

8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 7/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 5/10
Diversity 9/10
Safety 6/10
Amenities 9/10
Education 9/10
Commute 8.5/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hopkins

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hopkins. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Plymouth, MN has a cost of living index of 124, 1.1x Hopkins.

  • Lakeville, MN has a cost of living index of 122, 1.1x Hopkins.

  • Maple Grove, MN has a cost of living index of 117, 1.0x Hopkins.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Hopkins
Plymouth, MN 79,220 124 1.1x
Lakeville, MN 74,354 122 1.1x
Maple Grove, MN 71,173 117 1.0x
Eden Prairie, MN 63,051 128 1.1x
Edina, MN 53,262 141 1.3x
Minnetonka, MN 53,064 127 1.1x
St. Louis Park, MN 49,594 116 1.0x
Richfield, MN 36,642 106 0.9x
Shoreview, MN 26,714 116 1.0x
Golden Valley, MN 21,725 122 1.1x