Cost of Living in Stearns County, MN

Modeled annual cost: $46,234.

Median family income: $95,813.

Affordability Snapshot

MN County Median

$44,541

State Rank

26thMost expensive counties in MN out of 87See Minnesota county rankings

Median Income

$95,813

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Stearns County, MN.

$13,498 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,234

Per year

  • Transport:$13,498
  • Housing:$10,541
  • Taxes:$8,611
  • Healthcare:$4,839
  • Other Costs:$4,569
  • Food:$4,177
  • Childcare:$0

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

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