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Cost of living in Wilkin County, MN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,896/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 6,413 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 25%
Federal tax $585 20%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $340 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $223 8%
Energy $187 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Wilkin County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,390
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Wilkin County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,635
per year
Individual earnings
$45,797
per year
Per capita
$36,057
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wilkin County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$172,300
Annual property tax
$1,310

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wilkin 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 Wilkin County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.7%

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 Wilkin 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 Wilkin County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.5 min
Drive alone
77.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
8.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wilkin County

What it costs to live in Wilkin County each month.

Single person
$2,896
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $585
  • State tax $223
Couple
$4,232
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $810
  • State tax $358
Family
$6,750
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $810
  • State tax $358

Frequently asked questions about Wilkin County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wilkin County?

In Wilkin County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Wilkin County?

In Wilkin County, MN, the average household income is $69,635 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,797 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wilkin County?

The estimated cost of living in Wilkin County, MN is approximately $2,896 per month for a single person, $4,232 for a couple, $6,750 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wilkin County?

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

Is Wilkin County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wilkin County, MN would need approximately $2,896 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,635 per year ($5,803 per month). Wilkin County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Wilkin County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wilkin County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wilkin County?

The average home value in Wilkin County, MN is $172,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,310, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wilkin County compare to other areas?

You can compare Wilkin County, MN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Wilkin County is in the Wahpeton, ND-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