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Cost of living in Keweenaw County, MI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,772/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,106 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $805 29%
Federal tax $521 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $326 12%
Transport $250 9%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $149 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Keweenaw County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$654
per month
1 bedroom
$805
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,328
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Keweenaw County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$53,893
per year
Individual earnings
$41,932
per year
Per capita
$46,593
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Keweenaw County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$181,400
Annual property tax
$1,704

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Keweenaw 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 Keweenaw County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.6%

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 Keweenaw 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 Keweenaw County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.4 min
Drive alone
65.7%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
16.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Keweenaw County

What it costs to live in Keweenaw County each month.

Single person
$2,772
per month
  • Rent $805
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $521
  • State tax $149
Couple
$3,719
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $552
  • State tax $191
Family
$6,226
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $552
  • State tax $191

Frequently asked questions about Keweenaw County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Keweenaw County?

In Keweenaw County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $805 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 Keweenaw County?

In Keweenaw County, MI, the average household income is $53,893 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,932 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Keweenaw County?

The estimated cost of living in Keweenaw County, MI is approximately $2,772 per month for a single person, $3,719 for a couple, $6,226 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Keweenaw County?

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

Is Keweenaw County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Keweenaw County, MI would need approximately $2,772 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $53,893 per year ($4,491 per month). Keweenaw County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Keweenaw County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Keweenaw County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Keweenaw County?

The average home value in Keweenaw County, MI is $181,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,704, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Keweenaw County compare to other areas?

You can compare Keweenaw County, MI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Keweenaw County is in the Houghton, 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