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Cost of living in Allegan County, MI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,929/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 120,913 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $851 29%
Federal tax $555 19%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $326 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $156 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Allegan County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$846
per month
1 bedroom
$851
per month
2 bedroom
$1,111
per month
3 bedroom
$1,416
per month
4 bedroom
$1,496
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Allegan County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$80,255
per year
Individual earnings
$44,009
per year
Per capita
$37,565
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Allegan County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$247,000
Annual property tax
$2,799

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Allegan County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$128
per month · 19.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,292
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Allegan County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.1%

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 Allegan County

State and local tax rates for Michigan.

State income tax
4.3%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Allegan County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.9 min
Drive alone
79.6%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
9.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Allegan County

What it costs to live in Allegan County each month.

Single person
$2,929
per month
  • Rent $851
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $156
Couple
$4,492
per month
  • Rent $1,111
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $984
  • State tax $284
Family
$6,930
per month
  • Rent $1,416
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $984
  • State tax $284

Frequently asked questions about Allegan County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Allegan County?

In Allegan County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $851 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,111 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,416 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Allegan County?

In Allegan County, MI, the average household income is $80,255 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,009 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Allegan County?

The estimated cost of living in Allegan County, MI is approximately $2,929 per month for a single person, $4,492 for a couple, $6,930 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Allegan County?

The combined sales tax rate in Allegan County, MI is 6.00%, which includes the Michigan state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Allegan County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Allegan County, MI would need approximately $2,929 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $80,255 per year ($6,688 per month). Allegan County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Allegan County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Allegan County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Allegan County?

The average home value in Allegan County, MI is $247,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,799, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Allegan County compare to other areas?

You can compare Allegan County, MI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Allegan County is in the Holland, MI metro area.

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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
Methodology All data sources