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Cost of living in Douglas County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,903/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 39,354 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $754 26%
Federal tax $558 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $214 7%
Energy $187 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Douglas County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$701
per month
1 bedroom
$754
per month
2 bedroom
$939
per month
3 bedroom
$1,240
per month
4 bedroom
$1,245
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Douglas County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$77,264
per year
Individual earnings
$44,177
per year
Per capita
$43,543
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Douglas County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$291,700
Annual property tax
$2,516

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Douglas 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 Douglas County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.0%

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 Douglas 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 Douglas County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.3 min
Drive alone
79.6%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
10.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Douglas County

What it costs to live in Douglas County each month.

Single person
$2,903
per month
  • Rent $754
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $558
  • State tax $214
Couple
$4,406
per month
  • Rent $939
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $935
  • State tax $401
Family
$6,851
per month
  • Rent $1,240
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $935
  • State tax $401

Frequently asked questions about Douglas County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Douglas County?

In Douglas County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $754 per month, a two-bedroom averages $939 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,240 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Douglas County?

In Douglas County, MN, the average household income is $77,264 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,177 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Douglas County?

The estimated cost of living in Douglas County, MN is approximately $2,903 per month for a single person, $4,406 for a couple, $6,851 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Douglas County?

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

Is Douglas County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Douglas County, MN would need approximately $2,903 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,264 per year ($6,439 per month). Douglas County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Douglas County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Douglas County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Douglas County?

The average home value in Douglas County, MN is $291,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,516, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Douglas County compare to other areas?

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