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Cost of living in Mower County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,941/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 40,069 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $787 27%
Federal tax $562 19%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $215 7%
Energy $187 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Mower County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$708
per month
1 bedroom
$787
per month
2 bedroom
$1,033
per month
3 bedroom
$1,304
per month
4 bedroom
$1,390
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Mower County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,495
per year
Individual earnings
$44,413
per year
Per capita
$35,609
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Mower County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$172,000
Annual property tax
$1,819

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Mower 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 Mower County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.1%

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 Mower 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 Mower County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.2 min
Drive alone
77.9%
Public transit
0.9%
Work from home
6.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Mower County

What it costs to live in Mower County each month.

Single person
$2,941
per month
  • Rent $787
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $562
  • State tax $215
Couple
$4,373
per month
  • Rent $1,033
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $840
  • State tax $369
Family
$6,788
per month
  • Rent $1,304
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $840
  • State tax $369

Frequently asked questions about Mower County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Mower County?

In Mower County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $787 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,033 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,304 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Mower County?

In Mower County, MN, the average household income is $71,495 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,413 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Mower County?

The estimated cost of living in Mower County, MN is approximately $2,941 per month for a single person, $4,373 for a couple, $6,788 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Mower County?

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

Is Mower County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Mower County, MN would need approximately $2,941 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,495 per year ($5,958 per month). Mower County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Mower County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mower County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Mower County?

The average home value in Mower County, MN is $172,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,819, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Mower County compare to other areas?

You can compare Mower County, MN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Mower County is in the Austin, MN 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