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Cost of living in Morrison County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,832/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 34,131 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $722 25%
Federal tax $529 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $204 7%
Energy $187 7%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Morrison County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$673
per month
1 bedroom
$722
per month
2 bedroom
$947
per month
3 bedroom
$1,327
per month
4 bedroom
$1,424
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Morrison County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$68,640
per year
Individual earnings
$42,413
per year
Per capita
$36,378
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Morrison County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$237,000
Annual property tax
$2,154

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Morrison 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 Morrison County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.0%

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 Morrison 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 Morrison County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.1 min
Drive alone
79.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
7.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Morrison County

What it costs to live in Morrison County each month.

Single person
$2,832
per month
  • Rent $722
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $529
  • State tax $204
Couple
$4,224
per month
  • Rent $947
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $793
  • State tax $353
Family
$6,748
per month
  • Rent $1,327
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $793
  • State tax $353

Frequently asked questions about Morrison County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Morrison County?

In Morrison County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $722 per month, a two-bedroom averages $947 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,327 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Morrison County?

In Morrison County, MN, the average household income is $68,640 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,413 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Morrison County?

The estimated cost of living in Morrison County, MN is approximately $2,832 per month for a single person, $4,224 for a couple, $6,748 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Morrison County?

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

Is Morrison County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Morrison County, MN would need approximately $2,832 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,640 per year ($5,720 per month). Morrison County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Morrison County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Morrison County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Morrison County?

The average home value in Morrison County, MN is $237,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,154, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Morrison 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