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Cost of living in Sibley County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,876/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 14,933 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 25%
Federal tax $570 20%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $218 8%
Energy $187 7%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Sibley County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,232
per month
4 bedroom
$1,237
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Sibley County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,082
per year
Individual earnings
$44,912
per year
Per capita
$38,862
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sibley County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$215,000
Annual property tax
$2,364

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sibley 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 Sibley County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.2%

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 Sibley 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 Sibley County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.3 min
Drive alone
79.1%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
9.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sibley County

What it costs to live in Sibley County each month.

Single person
$2,876
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $570
  • State tax $218
Couple
$4,374
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $915
  • State tax $395
Family
$6,817
per month
  • Rent $1,232
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $915
  • State tax $395

Frequently asked questions about Sibley County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sibley County?

In Sibley County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,232 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sibley County?

In Sibley County, MN, the average household income is $76,082 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,912 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sibley County?

The estimated cost of living in Sibley County, MN is approximately $2,876 per month for a single person, $4,374 for a couple, $6,817 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sibley County?

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

Is Sibley County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sibley County, MN would need approximately $2,876 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,082 per year ($6,340 per month). Sibley County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Sibley County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sibley County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Sibley County?

The average home value in Sibley County, MN is $215,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,364, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sibley 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