Cost of Living in Wadena County, MN

Modeled annual cost: $42,474.

Median family income: $78,803.

Affordability Snapshot

MN County Median

$44,541

State Rank

82thMost expensive counties in MN out of 87See Minnesota county rankings

Median Income

$78,803

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Wadena County, MN.

$13,965 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,474

Per year

  • Transport:$13,965
  • Taxes:$7,827
  • Housing:$7,716
  • Healthcare:$5,324
  • Food:$4,004
  • Other Costs:$3,639
  • Childcare:$0

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

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1Wilkin County, MN
$41,604
2Chippewa County, MN
$42,041
3Cottonwood County, MN
$42,284
4Lyon County, MN
$42,331
5Pipestone County, MN
$42,408

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