salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.4 minutes each way. Most homes (92.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,000 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Minnesota. It is number 113 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Bethel?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Bethel
| Size | East Bethel | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,476 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,993 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,883 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,439 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Bethel overall?
Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Bethel, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Bethel
Life in East Bethel
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Bethel?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $650 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $363,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Bethel, MN?
Renting in East Bethel costs a median of about $1,875 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in East Bethel?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,000 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Bethel cheap or expensive?
East Bethel is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $118,635. It ranks 113th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Bethel?
The median homeowner in East Bethel pays $3,173 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is East Bethel 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 East Bethel?
The median home value in East Bethel is $363,900, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
12,115 people live in East Bethel. Numbers are typical (middle) values.