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Cost of living in Kanabec County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,896/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 16,261 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $816 28%
Federal tax $507 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $196 7%
Energy $187 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Kanabec County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$816
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,371
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Kanabec County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,915
per year
Individual earnings
$41,047
per year
Per capita
$35,290
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Kanabec County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$221,100
Annual property tax
$2,463

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.0%

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 Kanabec 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 Kanabec County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.6 min
Drive alone
77.3%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
8.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Kanabec County

What it costs to live in Kanabec County each month.

Single person
$2,896
per month
  • Rent $816
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $507
  • State tax $196
Couple
$4,282
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $847
  • State tax $371
Family
$6,800
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $847
  • State tax $371

Frequently asked questions about Kanabec County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Kanabec County?

In Kanabec County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $816 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 Kanabec County?

In Kanabec County, MN, the average household income is $71,915 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,047 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Kanabec County?

The estimated cost of living in Kanabec County, MN is approximately $2,896 per month for a single person, $4,282 for a couple, $6,800 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Kanabec County?

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

Is Kanabec County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Kanabec County, MN would need approximately $2,896 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,915 per year ($5,993 per month). Kanabec County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Kanabec County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kanabec County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Kanabec County?

The average home value in Kanabec County, MN is $221,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,463, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Kanabec 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