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

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,07339% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,735about $7,561/month · 4% higher than U.S. average

🔑 House price$297,30011% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.8 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,920 a year. That is $21 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 23 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sartell

$1,073

$1,568

$1,872

$1,433

$1,778

$1,835

$1,734

How much do households earn in Sartell?

Under $25k

12.4%

$25k–50k

20.1%

$50k–100k

32.5%

$100k–150k

19.2%

$150k+

11.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sartell

Size	Sartell	U.S. average
Studio	$773	$1,338
1 bedroom	$1,203	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,469	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,962	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$2,429	$2,098

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

How expensive is Sartell 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 Sartell, so the Minnesota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Sartell

🏛️ Property tax$3,507a year · 1.18% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$145a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sartell

Commute to work18.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree40.9%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home61.8%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line7.4%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment2.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sartell?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $990 a month less.

Renting

$1,073

Owning

$2,063

Owning assumes a typical $297,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,730 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sartell, MN?

Renting in Sartell costs a median of about $1,073 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,920 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sartell cheap or expensive?

Sartell is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.2% of the typical household income of $90,735. It ranks 23rd cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sartell?

The median homeowner in Sartell pays $3,507 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.

Is Sartell 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 Sartell?

The median home value in Sartell is $297,300, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

19,758 people live in Sartell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Sartell, MN expensive to live in?