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Cost of living in Grant County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,772/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 6,108 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 26%
Federal tax $493 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 12%
State tax $191 7%
Energy $187 7%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Grant County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Grant County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,957
per year
Individual earnings
$40,181
per year
Per capita
$38,893
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grant County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$178,600
Annual property tax
$1,677

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grant 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 Grant County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.3%

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 Grant 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 Grant County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.4 min
Drive alone
74.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
13.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grant County

What it costs to live in Grant County each month.

Single person
$2,772
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $493
  • State tax $191
Couple
$4,305
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $864
  • State tax $377
Family
$6,823
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $864
  • State tax $377

Frequently asked questions about Grant County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grant County?

In Grant County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grant County?

In Grant County, MN, the average household income is $72,957 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,181 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grant County?

The estimated cost of living in Grant County, MN is approximately $2,772 per month for a single person, $4,305 for a couple, $6,823 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grant County?

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

Is Grant County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grant County, MN would need approximately $2,772 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,957 per year ($6,080 per month). Grant County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Grant County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grant County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Grant County?

The average home value in Grant County, MN is $178,600, with average annual property taxes of $1,677, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grant County compare to other areas?

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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