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Cost of living in Wright County, MN

Part of the Minneapolis Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,797/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 145,270 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,381 36%
Federal tax $756 20%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $340 9%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $283 7%
Energy $187 5%
Water $50 1%

Rent in Wright County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,220
per month
1 bedroom
$1,381
per month
2 bedroom
$1,685
per month
3 bedroom
$2,244
per month
4 bedroom
$2,513
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Wright County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$106,666
per year
Individual earnings
$56,279
per year
Per capita
$44,946
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wright County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$332,800
Annual property tax
$3,319

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wright 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 Wright County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.5%

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 Wright 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 Wright County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.3 min
Drive alone
77.7%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
13.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wright County

What it costs to live in Wright County each month.

Single person
$3,797
per month
  • Rent $1,381
  • Energy $187
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $340
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $756
  • State tax $283
Couple
$5,807
per month
  • Rent $1,685
  • Energy $224
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $563
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,416
  • State tax $575
Family
$8,510
per month
  • Rent $2,244
  • Energy $280
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $855
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,416
  • State tax $575

Frequently asked questions about Wright County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wright County?

In Wright County, MN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,381 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,685 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,244 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Wright County?

In Wright County, MN, the average household income is $106,666 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $56,279 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wright County?

The estimated cost of living in Wright County, MN is approximately $3,797 per month for a single person, $5,807 for a couple, $8,510 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wright County?

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

Is Wright County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wright County, MN would need approximately $3,797 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $106,666 per year ($8,889 per month). Wright County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Wright County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wright County, MN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wright County?

The average home value in Wright County, MN is $332,800, with average annual property taxes of $3,319, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wright County compare to other areas?

You can compare Wright County, MN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Wright County is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 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