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Cost of living in Dodge County, MN

Part of the Rochester Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,409/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,962 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,101 32%
Federal tax $676 20%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $340 10%
Transport $320 9%
State tax $255 7%
Energy $187 5%
Water $50 1%

Rent in Dodge County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$989
per month
1 bedroom
$1,101
per month
2 bedroom
$1,341
per month
3 bedroom
$1,879
per month
4 bedroom
$2,252
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Dodge County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$92,943
per year
Individual earnings
$51,360
per year
Per capita
$43,903
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Dodge County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$267,500
Annual property tax
$2,902

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Dodge 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 Dodge County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.4%

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 Dodge 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 Dodge County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.8 min
Drive alone
76.0%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
11.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Dodge County

What it costs to live in Dodge County each month.

Single person
$3,409
per month
  • Rent $1,101
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $676
  • State tax $255
Couple
$5,153
per month
  • Rent $1,341
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,191
  • State tax $490
Family
$7,835
per month
  • Rent $1,879
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,191
  • State tax $490

Frequently asked questions about Dodge County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Dodge County?

In Dodge County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,101 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,341 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,879 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Dodge County?

In Dodge County, MN, the average household income is $92,943 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $51,360 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Dodge County?

The estimated cost of living in Dodge County, MN is approximately $3,409 per month for a single person, $5,153 for a couple, $7,835 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Dodge County?

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

Is Dodge County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Dodge County, MN would need approximately $3,409 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $92,943 per year ($7,745 per month). Dodge County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Dodge County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dodge County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Dodge County?

The average home value in Dodge County, MN is $267,500, with average annual property taxes of $2,902, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Dodge County compare to other areas?

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