Cost of Living in Dakota County, MN

Modeled annual cost: $54,374.

Median family income: $130,111.

Affordability Snapshot

MN County Median

$44,541

State Rank

4thMost expensive counties in MN out of 87See Minnesota county rankings

Median Income

$130,111

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Dakota County, MN.

$15,611 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,374

Per year

  • Housing:$15,611
  • Transport:$13,128
  • Taxes:$10,469
  • Other Costs:$6,283
  • Food:$4,627
  • Healthcare:$4,256
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Wilkin County, MN
$41,604
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$42,041
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$42,284
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$42,331
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$42,408

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