1 opening at $2,301/week in Faribault, MN — Stepdown. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
1 opening at $2,301/week right now.
Prices in Minnesota run 1% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98.6 | 1% lower |
| Housing | 91.3 | 9% lower |
| Utilities | 90.8 | 9% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 100.5 | at the national average |
| Services | 100.2 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $920 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $920 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,210 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,610 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,625 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Faribault is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Faribault is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Minnesota is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Minnesota license to work here even if you hold a multistate license. Check your license with the compact checker.
1 hospital in Faribault is hiring travel nurses, 1 opening in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.