Cost of Living in Steele County, MN

Modeled annual cost: $46,590.

Median family income: $106,301.

Affordability Snapshot

MN County Median

$44,541

State Rank

22thMost expensive counties in MN out of 87See Minnesota county rankings

Median Income

$106,301

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Steele County, MN.

$13,638 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,590

Per year

  • Transport:$13,638
  • Taxes:$8,934
  • Housing:$8,736
  • Healthcare:$6,778
  • Food:$4,419
  • Other Costs:$4,084
  • 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
4Lyon County, MN
$42,331
5Pipestone County, MN
$42,408

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