Cost of Living in Becker, MN: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$98344% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$92,852about $7,738/month · 7% higher than U.S. average

🔑 House price$271,30018% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,320 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Minnesota. It is number 17 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Becker

$983

$594

$2,433

$824

$1,298

$1,083

$3,500+

How much do households earn in Becker?

Under $25k

12.1%

$25k–50k

20.2%

$50k–100k

34.2%

$100k–150k

18.8%

$150k+

9.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Becker

Size	Becker	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$629	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,072	$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Becker overall?

Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

101

Utilities

Other services

100

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Becker, so the Minnesota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Becker

🏛️ Property tax$2,872a year · 1.06% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$129a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Becker

Commute to work26.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree19.9%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home79.3%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line9.5%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment1.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Becker?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $899 a month less.

Renting

$983

Owning

$1,882

Owning assumes a typical $271,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,130 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Becker, MN?

Renting in Becker costs a median of about $983 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

How much do I need to make to live in Becker?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,320 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Becker cheap or expensive?

Becker is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.7% of the typical household income of $92,852. It ranks 17th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Becker?

The median homeowner in Becker pays $2,872 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.

Is Becker more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Becker?

The median home value in Becker is $271,300, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

5,034 people live in Becker. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Becker, MN expensive to live in?