Cost of living in Alcona County, MI
Population 10,310 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Alcona County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Alcona County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Alcona County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Alcona County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Alcona County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Alcona County
State and local tax rates for Michigan.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Alcona County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Alcona County
What it costs to live in Alcona County each month.
- Rent $813
- Energy $191
- Water $50
- Groceries $326
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $370
- State tax $116
- Rent $933
- Energy $229
- Water $60
- Groceries $540
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $547
- State tax $190
- Rent $1,294
- Energy $286
- Water $70
- Groceries $820
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $547
- State tax $190
Frequently asked questions about Alcona County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Alcona County?
In Alcona County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $813 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,294 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Alcona County?
In Alcona County, MI, the average household income is $53,568 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,679 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Alcona County?
The estimated cost of living in Alcona County, MI is approximately $2,666 per month for a single person, $3,783 for a couple, $6,277 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Alcona County?
The combined sales tax rate in Alcona County, MI is 6.00%, which includes the Michigan state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Alcona County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Alcona County, MI would need approximately $2,666 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,568 per year ($4,464 per month). Alcona County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Alcona County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Alcona County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Alcona County?
The average home value in Alcona County, MI is $157,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,322, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Alcona County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP