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Cost of living in Ionia County, MI

Part of the Grand Rapids Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,915/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 66,706 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $896 31%
Federal tax $507 17%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $326 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $145 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Ionia County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$806
per month
1 bedroom
$896
per month
2 bedroom
$1,175
per month
3 bedroom
$1,429
per month
4 bedroom
$1,773
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Ionia County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$73,436
per year
Individual earnings
$41,070
per year
Per capita
$31,593
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Ionia County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$189,400
Annual property tax
$2,211

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Ionia 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 Ionia County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.0%

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 Ionia 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 Ionia County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.4 min
Drive alone
80.1%
Public transit
1.4%
Work from home
8.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Ionia County

What it costs to live in Ionia County each month.

Single person
$2,915
per month
  • Rent $896
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $507
  • State tax $145
Couple
$4,420
per month
  • Rent $1,175
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $872
  • State tax $260
Family
$6,807
per month
  • Rent $1,429
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $872
  • State tax $260

Frequently asked questions about Ionia County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Ionia County?

In Ionia County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $896 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,175 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,429 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Ionia County?

In Ionia County, MI, the average household income is $73,436 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,070 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Ionia County?

The estimated cost of living in Ionia County, MI is approximately $2,915 per month for a single person, $4,420 for a couple, $6,807 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Ionia County?

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

Is Ionia County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Ionia County, MI would need approximately $2,915 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,436 per year ($6,120 per month). Ionia County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Ionia County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ionia County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Ionia County?

The average home value in Ionia County, MI is $189,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,211, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Ionia County compare to other areas?

You can compare Ionia County, MI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Ionia 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
Methodology All data sources