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Cost of living in Wabasha County, MN

Part of the Rochester Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,022/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,519 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $843 28%
Federal tax $580 19%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $340 11%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $222 7%
Energy $187 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Wabasha County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$811
per month
1 bedroom
$843
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,218
per month
4 bedroom
$1,564
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Wabasha County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$80,133
per year
Individual earnings
$45,531
per year
Per capita
$42,262
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wabasha County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$245,800
Annual property tax
$2,675

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wabasha 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 Wabasha County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.9%

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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.8 min
Drive alone
75.0%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
10.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wabasha County

What it costs to live in Wabasha County each month.

Single person
$3,022
per month
  • Rent $843
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $580
  • State tax $222
Couple
$4,464
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $982
  • State tax $418
Family
$6,893
per month
  • Rent $1,218
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $982
  • State tax $418

Frequently asked questions about Wabasha County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wabasha County?

In Wabasha County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $843 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,218 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Wabasha County?

In Wabasha County, MN, the average household income is $80,133 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,531 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wabasha County?

The estimated cost of living in Wabasha County, MN is approximately $3,022 per month for a single person, $4,464 for a couple, $6,893 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wabasha County?

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

Is Wabasha County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wabasha County, MN would need approximately $3,022 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $80,133 per year ($6,678 per month). Wabasha County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Wabasha County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wabasha County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wabasha County?

The average home value in Wabasha County, MN is $245,800, with average annual property taxes of $2,675, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wabasha County compare to other areas?

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