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Cost of living in Mahnomen County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,695/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 5,371 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 26%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $435 16%
Groceries $340 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $187 7%
State tax $172 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Mahnomen County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,163
per month
4 bedroom
$1,341
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Mahnomen County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$53,925
per year
Individual earnings
$36,677
per year
Per capita
$25,533
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Mahnomen County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$146,500
Annual property tax
$1,427

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.3%

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 Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.5 min
Drive alone
72.9%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
8.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Mahnomen County

What it costs to live in Mahnomen County each month.

Single person
$2,695
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $435
  • State tax $172
Couple
$3,885
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $552
  • State tax $269
Family
$6,259
per month
  • Rent $1,163
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $552
  • State tax $269

Frequently asked questions about Mahnomen County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Mahnomen County?

In Mahnomen County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,163 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Mahnomen County?

In Mahnomen County, MN, the average household income is $53,925 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,677 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Mahnomen County?

The estimated cost of living in Mahnomen County, MN is approximately $2,695 per month for a single person, $3,885 for a couple, $6,259 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Mahnomen County?

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

Is Mahnomen County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Mahnomen County, MN would need approximately $2,695 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,925 per year ($4,494 per month). Mahnomen County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Mahnomen County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mahnomen County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Mahnomen County?

The average home value in Mahnomen County, MN is $146,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,427, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Mahnomen 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