Cost of living in Barry County, MI
Part of the Grand Rapids Metro Area
Population 62,982 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Barry County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Barry County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Barry County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Barry County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Barry 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 Barry 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 Barry County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Barry County
What it costs to live in Barry County each month.
- Rent $793
- Energy $191
- Water $50
- Groceries $326
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $554
- State tax $156
- Rent $1,040
- Energy $229
- Water $60
- Groceries $540
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $945
- State tax $276
- Rent $1,412
- Energy $286
- Water $70
- Groceries $820
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $945
- State tax $276
Frequently asked questions about Barry County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Barry County?
In Barry County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $793 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,040 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,412 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Barry County?
In Barry County, MI, the average household income is $77,873 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,955 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Barry County?
The estimated cost of living in Barry County, MI is approximately $2,870 per month for a single person, $4,374 for a couple, $6,879 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Barry County?
The combined sales tax rate in Barry County, MI is 6.00%, which includes the Michigan state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Barry County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Barry County, MI would need approximately $2,870 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,873 per year ($6,489 per month). Barry County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Barry County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Barry County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Barry County?
The average home value in Barry County, MI is $243,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,706, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Barry County compare to other areas?
You can compare Barry County, MI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Barry County is in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, 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