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Is Robbinsdale, MN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,25228% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$95,180about $7,932/month · 9% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$295,60011% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,080 a year. That is $43 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 134 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Robbinsdale
$2,252
North Mankato
$1,168
Fergus Falls
$1,056
New Ulm
$998
Brainerd
$1,271
Marshall
$811
Sauk Rapids
$943

How much do households earn in Robbinsdale?

Under $25k
8.8%
$25k–50k
14.4%
$50k–100k
41.7%
$100k–150k
20.2%
$150k+
10.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Robbinsdale

SizeRobbinsdaleU.S. average
Studio$1,578$1,338
1 bedroom$1,660$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,858$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,498$1,698

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

How expensive is Robbinsdale overall?

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

Housing
91
Goods (food, clothes…)
101
Utilities
91
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 Robbinsdale, so the Minnesota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Robbinsdale

🏛️ Property tax$3,467a year · 1.17% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$109a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Robbinsdale

Commute to work20 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Robbinsdale?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $201 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,252
Owning
$2,051

Owning assumes a typical $295,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,560 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Robbinsdale, MN?

Renting in Robbinsdale costs a median of about $2,252 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,080 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Robbinsdale cheap or expensive?

Robbinsdale is rated OK: rent takes 28.4% of the typical household income of $95,180. It ranks 134th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Robbinsdale?

The median homeowner in Robbinsdale pays $3,467 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.

Is Robbinsdale 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 Robbinsdale?

The median home value in Robbinsdale is $295,600, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

14,234 people live in Robbinsdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.