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Is Worthington, MN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,22330% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,648about $5,554/month · 23% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$210,30037% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,920 a year. That is $24 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 34 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Worthington
$1,223
Sauk Rapids
$943
Rogers
$2,248
Marshall
$811
New Ulm
$998
Waconia
$1,471
Fergus Falls
$1,056

How much do households earn in Worthington?

Under $25k
14.9%
$25k–50k
25.3%
$50k–100k
35.1%
$100k–150k
11.3%
$150k+
7.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Worthington

SizeWorthingtonU.S. average
1 bedroom$754$1,324
2 bedrooms$996$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,421$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,412$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Worthington

🏛️ Property tax$2,209a year · 1.05% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$163a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Worthington

Commute to work19 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Worthington?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $236 a month less.

Renting
$1,223
Owning
$1,459

Owning assumes a typical $210,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,030 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Worthington, MN?

Renting in Worthington costs a median of about $1,223 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,920 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Worthington cheap or expensive?

Worthington is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $66,648. It ranks 34th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Worthington?

The median homeowner in Worthington pays $2,209 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.

Is Worthington 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 Worthington?

The median home value in Worthington is $210,300, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

13,780 people live in Worthington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.