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Cost of living in Lenawee County, MI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,767/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 98,823 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $824 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $444 16%
Groceries $326 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $132 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Lenawee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$758
per month
1 bedroom
$824
per month
2 bedroom
$1,067
per month
3 bedroom
$1,386
per month
4 bedroom
$1,616
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lenawee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$67,013
per year
Individual earnings
$37,211
per year
Per capita
$33,914
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lenawee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$181,100
Annual property tax
$2,412

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lenawee 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 Lenawee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.6%

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 Lenawee 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 Lenawee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.2 min
Drive alone
81.0%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
8.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lenawee County

What it costs to live in Lenawee County each month.

Single person
$2,767
per month
  • Rent $824
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $444
  • State tax $132
Couple
$4,184
per month
  • Rent $1,067
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $767
  • State tax $237
Family
$6,636
per month
  • Rent $1,386
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $767
  • State tax $237

Frequently asked questions about Lenawee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lenawee County?

In Lenawee County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $824 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,067 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,386 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lenawee County?

In Lenawee County, MI, the average household income is $67,013 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,211 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lenawee County?

The estimated cost of living in Lenawee County, MI is approximately $2,767 per month for a single person, $4,184 for a couple, $6,636 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lenawee County?

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

Is Lenawee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lenawee County, MI would need approximately $2,767 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,013 per year ($5,584 per month). Lenawee County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Lenawee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lenawee 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 Lenawee County?

The average home value in Lenawee County, MI is $181,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,412, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lenawee County compare to other areas?

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