Cost of living in Crawford County, MI
Population 13,271 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Crawford County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Crawford County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Crawford County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Crawford County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Crawford County
What it costs to live in Crawford County each month.
- Rent $804
- Energy $191
- Water $50
- Groceries $326
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $390
- State tax $120
- Rent $966
- Energy $229
- Water $60
- Groceries $540
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $629
- State tax $208
- Rent $1,174
- Energy $286
- Water $70
- Groceries $820
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $629
- State tax $208
Frequently asked questions about Crawford County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Crawford County?
In Crawford County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $804 per month, a two-bedroom averages $966 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,174 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Crawford County?
In Crawford County, MI, the average household income is $58,614 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,913 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Crawford County?
The estimated cost of living in Crawford County, MI is approximately $2,681 per month for a single person, $3,916 for a couple, $6,257 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Crawford County?
The combined sales tax rate in Crawford County, MI is 6.00%, which includes the Michigan state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Crawford County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Crawford County, MI would need approximately $2,681 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,614 per year ($4,885 per month). Crawford County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Crawford County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Crawford County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Crawford County?
The average home value in Crawford County, MI is $149,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,639, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Crawford 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