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Cost of living in Minnesota

Rent, taxes, earnings and more across all 87 Minnesota counties.

Avg. 1-bed rent
$862/mo
Avg. household income
$75,757/yr
Avg. home value
$222,532
Avg. monthly cost
$2,999/mo
Cheapest county
Aitkin County
$2,689/mo for a single person
Most expensive county
Carver County
$3,880/mo for a single person

Last updated May 21, 2026

Taxes in Minnesota

State income, sales and local tax rates.

State income tax
9.85%
Top marginal rate

Minnesota has a graduated state income tax ranging from 5.35% to 9.85%.

State sales tax
6.88%
Combined sales tax
7.54%
incl. average local of 0.66%

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Rent in Minnesota

The average one-bedroom rent across Minnesota is $862/mo. Rent varies from $711/mo in Aitkin County to $1,381/mo in Wright County.

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Cheapest places to live in Minnesota

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Rankings include rent, utilities, groceries, transport, healthcare and taxes. See our methodology.

Most expensive places to live in Minnesota

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Highest earning counties in Minnesota

Top 10 by average household income.

All 87 counties in Minnesota

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Frequently asked questions about Minnesota

Common questions about cost of living, taxes and rent.

What is the cost of living in Minnesota?

The average cost of living in Minnesota is approximately $2,999 per month for a single person. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and taxes. Costs range from $2,689/mo in Aitkin County to $3,880/mo in Carver County.

What is the average rent in Minnesota?

The average one-bedroom rent in Minnesota is $862 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across all 87 counties.

What is the average salary in Minnesota?

The average household income in Minnesota is $75,757 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Does Minnesota have state income tax?

Yes, Minnesota has a graduated income tax ranging from 5.35% to 9.85%.

What is the sales tax in Minnesota?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Minnesota averages 7.54%. The state rate is 6.88% with an average local addition of 0.66%.

What are the cheapest places to live in Minnesota?

The cheapest counties to live in Minnesota based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Aitkin County ($2,689/mo), 2. Mahnomen County ($2,695/mo), 3. Wadena County ($2,710/mo), 4. Winona County ($2,743/mo), 5. Hubbard County ($2,754/mo).

What are the most expensive places to live in Minnesota?

The most expensive counties to live in Minnesota based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Carver County ($3,880/mo), 2. Scott County ($3,845/mo), 3. Washington County ($3,798/mo), 4. Wright County ($3,797/mo), 5. Sherburne County ($3,752/mo).

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources.

  • U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year Estimates)
  • HUD Fair Market Rents FY2025
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA)
  • Tax Foundation state and local rates
Methodology All data sources