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Cost of living in Livingston County, MI

Part of the Detroit Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,466/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 195,143 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,216 35%
Federal tax $697 20%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $326 9%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $191 6%
State tax $186 5%
Water $50 1%

Rent in Livingston County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$968
per month
1 bedroom
$1,216
per month
2 bedroom
$1,411
per month
3 bedroom
$1,972
per month
4 bedroom
$2,212
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Livingston County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$101,315
per year
Individual earnings
$52,643
per year
Per capita
$49,962
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Livingston County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$331,100
Annual property tax
$3,269

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Livingston 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 Livingston County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.0%

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 Livingston 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 Livingston County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.0 min
Drive alone
78.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
14.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Livingston County

What it costs to live in Livingston County each month.

Single person
$3,466
per month
  • Rent $1,216
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $697
  • State tax $186
Couple
$5,211
per month
  • Rent $1,411
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,328
  • State tax $359
Family
$7,905
per month
  • Rent $1,972
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,328
  • State tax $359

Frequently asked questions about Livingston County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Livingston County?

In Livingston County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,216 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,411 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,972 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Livingston County?

In Livingston County, MI, the average household income is $101,315 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $52,643 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Livingston County?

The estimated cost of living in Livingston County, MI is approximately $3,466 per month for a single person, $5,211 for a couple, $7,905 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Livingston County?

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

Is Livingston County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Livingston County, MI would need approximately $3,466 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $101,315 per year ($8,443 per month). Livingston County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Livingston County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Livingston County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Livingston County?

The average home value in Livingston County, MI is $331,100, with average annual property taxes of $3,269, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Livingston County compare to other areas?

You can compare Livingston County, MI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Livingston County is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, 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