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Cost of living in Isanti County, MN

Part of the Minneapolis Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,627/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 41,934 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,381 38%
Federal tax $630 17%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $340 9%
Transport $320 9%
State tax $239 7%
Energy $187 5%
Water $50 1%

Rent in Isanti County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,220
per month
1 bedroom
$1,381
per month
2 bedroom
$1,685
per month
3 bedroom
$2,244
per month
4 bedroom
$2,513
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Isanti County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$86,573
per year
Individual earnings
$48,567
per year
Per capita
$40,123
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Isanti County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$283,200
Annual property tax
$2,951

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Isanti 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 Isanti 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 Isanti 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 Isanti County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.5 min
Drive alone
77.9%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
11.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Isanti County

What it costs to live in Isanti County each month.

Single person
$3,627
per month
  • Rent $1,381
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $630
  • State tax $239
Couple
$5,357
per month
  • Rent $1,685
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,087
  • State tax $454
Family
$8,060
per month
  • Rent $2,244
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,087
  • State tax $454

Frequently asked questions about Isanti County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Isanti County?

In Isanti County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,381 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,685 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,244 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Isanti County?

In Isanti County, MN, the average household income is $86,573 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $48,567 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Isanti County?

The estimated cost of living in Isanti County, MN is approximately $3,627 per month for a single person, $5,357 for a couple, $8,060 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Isanti County?

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

Is Isanti County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Isanti County, MN would need approximately $3,627 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $86,573 per year ($7,214 per month). Isanti County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Isanti County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Isanti 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 Isanti County?

The average home value in Isanti County, MN is $283,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,951, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Isanti County compare to other areas?

You can compare Isanti County, MN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Isanti County is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 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