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Cost of living in Anoka, Minnesota

Anoka County, MN

Part of the Minneapolis Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,706/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 367,095 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,381 37%
Federal tax $689 19%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $340 9%
Transport $320 9%
State tax $259 7%
Energy $187 5%
Water $50 1%

Rent in Anoka

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,220
per month
1 bedroom
$1,381
per month
2 bedroom
$1,685
per month
3 bedroom
$2,244
per month
4 bedroom
$2,513
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Anoka

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$98,764
per year
Individual earnings
$52,177
per year
Per capita
$44,418
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Anoka

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$325,800
Annual property tax
$3,099

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Anoka

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$124
per month · 15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,244
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Anoka

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Anoka

State and local tax rates for Minnesota.

State income tax
9.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.9%
Combined sales tax
7.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Anoka

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.0 min
Drive alone
74.5%
Public transit
1.3%
Work from home
15.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Anoka

What it costs to live in Anoka each month.

Single person
$3,706
per month
  • Rent $1,381
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $689
  • State tax $259
Couple
$5,626
per month
  • Rent $1,685
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,287
  • State tax $523
Family
$8,329
per month
  • Rent $2,244
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,287
  • State tax $523

Frequently asked questions about Anoka

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Anoka?

In Anoka, Minnesota, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,381 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,685 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,244 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Anoka?

In Anoka, Minnesota, the average household income is $98,764 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $52,177 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Anoka?

The estimated cost of living in Anoka, Minnesota is approximately $3,706 per month for a single person, $5,626 for a couple, $8,329 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Anoka?

The combined sales tax rate in Anoka, Minnesota is 7.54%, which includes the Minnesota state rate of 6.88% plus an average local rate of 0.66%.

Is Anoka an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Anoka, Minnesota would need approximately $3,706 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $98,764 per year ($8,230 per month). Anoka is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Anoka?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Anoka, Minnesota is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Anoka?

The average home value in Anoka, Minnesota is $325,800, with average annual property taxes of $3,099, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Anoka compare to other areas?

You can compare Anoka, Minnesota with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Anoka is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources