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Cost of living in Becker County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,812/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 35,260 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $750 27%
Federal tax $493 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $192 7%
Energy $187 7%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Becker County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$669
per month
1 bedroom
$750
per month
2 bedroom
$976
per month
3 bedroom
$1,305
per month
4 bedroom
$1,419
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Becker County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,117
per year
Individual earnings
$40,226
per year
Per capita
$40,834
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Becker County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$266,900
Annual property tax
$1,951

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Becker County

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 Becker County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

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 Becker County

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 Becker County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.8 min
Drive alone
75.3%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
10.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Becker County

What it costs to live in Becker County each month.

Single person
$2,812
per month
  • Rent $750
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $493
  • State tax $192
Couple
$4,308
per month
  • Rent $976
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $834
  • State tax $367
Family
$6,781
per month
  • Rent $1,305
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $834
  • State tax $367

Frequently asked questions about Becker County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Becker County?

In Becker County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $750 per month, a two-bedroom averages $976 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,305 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Becker County?

In Becker County, MN, the average household income is $71,117 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,226 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Becker County?

The estimated cost of living in Becker County, MN is approximately $2,812 per month for a single person, $4,308 for a couple, $6,781 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Becker County?

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

Is Becker County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Becker County, MN would need approximately $2,812 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,117 per year ($5,926 per month). Becker County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Becker County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Becker County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Becker County?

The average home value in Becker County, MN is $266,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,951, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Becker County compare to other areas?

You can compare Becker County, MN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Becker County is in the Detroit Lakes, MN 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