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Cost of living in Goodhue County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$3,073/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 47,844 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $877 29%
Federal tax $593 19%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $340 11%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $226 7%
Energy $187 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Goodhue County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$712
per month
1 bedroom
$877
per month
2 bedroom
$1,039
per month
3 bedroom
$1,456
per month
4 bedroom
$1,745
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Goodhue County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$82,749
per year
Individual earnings
$46,337
per year
Per capita
$42,254
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Goodhue County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$269,400
Annual property tax
$2,866

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Goodhue 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 Goodhue County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.2%

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 Goodhue 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 Goodhue County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.7 min
Drive alone
78.2%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
10.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Goodhue County

What it costs to live in Goodhue County each month.

Single person
$3,073
per month
  • Rent $877
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $593
  • State tax $226
Couple
$4,627
per month
  • Rent $1,039
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,024
  • State tax $433
Family
$7,188
per month
  • Rent $1,456
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,024
  • State tax $433

Frequently asked questions about Goodhue County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Goodhue County?

In Goodhue County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $877 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,039 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,456 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Goodhue County?

In Goodhue County, MN, the average household income is $82,749 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,337 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Goodhue County?

The estimated cost of living in Goodhue County, MN is approximately $3,073 per month for a single person, $4,627 for a couple, $7,188 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Goodhue County?

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

Is Goodhue County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Goodhue County, MN would need approximately $3,073 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $82,749 per year ($6,896 per month). Goodhue County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Goodhue County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Goodhue County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Goodhue County?

The average home value in Goodhue County, MN is $269,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,866, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Goodhue County compare to other areas?

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