Cost of Living in Hennepin County, MN

Modeled annual cost: $51,789.

Median family income: $131,862.

Affordability Snapshot

MN County Median

$44,541

State Rank

10thMost expensive counties in MN out of 87See Minnesota county rankings

Median Income

$131,862

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Hennepin County, MN.

$15,006 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$51,789

Per year

  • Housing:$15,006
  • Transport:$11,388
  • Taxes:$9,767
  • Other Costs:$6,249
  • Food:$5,123
  • 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
5Pipestone County, MN
$42,408

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Cost of Living in Hennepin County, MN (2026)