salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most homes (79.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,520 a year. That is $32 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 88 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vadnais Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vadnais Heights
| Size | Vadnais Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,283 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,556 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,604 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,964 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vadnais Heights 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 Vadnais Heights, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vadnais Heights
Life in Vadnais Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vadnais Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $856 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $363,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vadnais Heights, MN?
Renting in Vadnais Heights costs a median of about $1,663 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in Vadnais Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,520 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vadnais Heights cheap or expensive?
Vadnais Heights is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $106,432. It ranks 88th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vadnais Heights?
The median homeowner in Vadnais Heights pays $4,039 a year in property taxes, about 1.11% of the median home value.
Is Vadnais Heights 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 Vadnais Heights?
The median home value in Vadnais Heights is $363,100, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
12,838 people live in Vadnais Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.