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Cost of living in Norman County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,825/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 6,411 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 25%
Federal tax $532 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $205 7%
Energy $187 7%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Norman County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,124
per month
4 bedroom
$1,347
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Norman County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,833
per year
Individual earnings
$42,589
per year
Per capita
$37,681
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Norman County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$135,700
Annual property tax
$1,341

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Norman 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 Norman County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.9%

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 Norman 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 Norman County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.1 min
Drive alone
74.7%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
5.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Norman County

What it costs to live in Norman County each month.

Single person
$2,825
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $532
  • State tax $205
Couple
$4,236
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $813
  • State tax $359
Family
$6,571
per month
  • Rent $1,124
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $813
  • State tax $359

Frequently asked questions about Norman County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Norman County?

In Norman 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 Norman County?

In Norman County, MN, the average household income is $69,833 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,589 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Norman County?

The estimated cost of living in Norman County, MN is approximately $2,825 per month for a single person, $4,236 for a couple, $6,571 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Norman County?

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

Is Norman County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Norman County, MN would need approximately $2,825 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,833 per year ($5,819 per month). Norman County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Norman County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Norman County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Norman County?

The average home value in Norman County, MN is $135,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,341, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Norman 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