salaryRent is lower than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 13.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,080 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 19 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Winona?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Winona
| Size | Winona | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $764 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $801 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,093 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,182 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,456 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Winona 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 Winona, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Winona
Life in Winona
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winona?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $398 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $201,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Winona, MN?
Renting in Winona costs a median of about $1,002 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in Winona?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,080 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Winona cheap or expensive?
Winona is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.8% of the typical household income of $60,759. It ranks 19th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Winona?
The median homeowner in Winona pays $1,891 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Winona 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 Winona?
The median home value in Winona is $201,800, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
26,009 people live in Winona. Numbers are typical (middle) values.