Cost of living in Gladwin County, MI
Population 25,543 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Gladwin County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Gladwin County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Gladwin County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Gladwin County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Gladwin 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 Gladwin 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 Gladwin County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Gladwin County
What it costs to live in Gladwin County each month.
- Rent $711
- Energy $191
- Water $50
- Groceries $326
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $433
- State tax $129
- Rent $933
- Energy $229
- Water $60
- Groceries $540
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $579
- State tax $197
- Rent $1,307
- Energy $286
- Water $70
- Groceries $820
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $579
- State tax $197
Frequently asked questions about Gladwin County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Gladwin County?
In Gladwin County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Gladwin County?
In Gladwin County, MI, the average household income is $55,576 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,557 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Gladwin County?
The estimated cost of living in Gladwin County, MI is approximately $2,640 per month for a single person, $3,822 for a couple, $6,329 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Gladwin County?
The combined sales tax rate in Gladwin County, MI is 6.00%, which includes the Michigan state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Gladwin County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Gladwin County, MI would need approximately $2,640 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,576 per year ($4,631 per month). Gladwin County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Gladwin County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Gladwin County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Gladwin County?
The average home value in Gladwin County, MI is $153,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,813, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Gladwin 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