Cost of living in Kittson County, MN
Population 4,163 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Kittson County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Kittson County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Kittson County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Kittson County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Kittson County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Kittson County
State and local tax rates for Minnesota.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Kittson County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Kittson County
What it costs to live in Kittson County each month.
- Rent $711
- Energy $187
- Water $50
- Groceries $340
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $553
- State tax $212
- Rent $933
- Energy $224
- Water $60
- Groceries $563
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $809
- State tax $358
- Rent $1,124
- Energy $280
- Water $70
- Groceries $855
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $809
- State tax $358
Frequently asked questions about Kittson County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Kittson County?
In Kittson County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,124 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Kittson County?
In Kittson County, MN, the average household income is $69,615 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,885 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Kittson County?
The estimated cost of living in Kittson County, MN is approximately $2,853 per month for a single person, $4,231 for a couple, $6,566 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Kittson County?
The combined sales tax rate in Kittson County, MN is 7.54%, which includes the Minnesota state rate of 6.88% plus an average local rate of 0.66%.
Is Kittson County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Kittson County, MN would need approximately $2,853 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,615 per year ($5,801 per month). Kittson County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Kittson County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kittson County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Kittson County?
The average home value in Kittson County, MN is $134,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,231, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Kittson 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