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Cost of living in Dickinson County, MI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,800/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,940 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $807 29%
Federal tax $485 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $326 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $141 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Dickinson County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$654
per month
1 bedroom
$807
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,124
per month
4 bedroom
$1,348
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Dickinson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,882
per year
Individual earnings
$39,699
per year
Per capita
$36,181
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Dickinson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$130,300
Annual property tax
$1,917

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.5%

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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.5 min
Drive alone
79.8%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
7.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Dickinson County

What it costs to live in Dickinson County each month.

Single person
$2,800
per month
  • Rent $807
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $485
  • State tax $141
Couple
$3,948
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $683
  • State tax $219
Family
$6,272
per month
  • Rent $1,124
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $683
  • State tax $219

Frequently asked questions about Dickinson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Dickinson County?

In Dickinson County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $807 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,124 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Dickinson County?

In Dickinson County, MI, the average household income is $61,882 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,699 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Dickinson County?

The estimated cost of living in Dickinson County, MI is approximately $2,800 per month for a single person, $3,948 for a couple, $6,272 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Dickinson County?

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

Is Dickinson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Dickinson County, MI would need approximately $2,800 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,882 per year ($5,157 per month). Dickinson County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Dickinson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dickinson County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Dickinson County?

The average home value in Dickinson County, MI is $130,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,917, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Dickinson County compare to other areas?

You can compare Dickinson County, MI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dickinson County is in the Iron Mountain, MI-WI 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