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Marquette, MI

Cost of living in Marquette County, MI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,723/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 66,430 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $893 33%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $351 13%
Groceries $326 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $112 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Marquette County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$723
per month
1 bedroom
$893
per month
2 bedroom
$1,054
per month
3 bedroom
$1,270
per month
4 bedroom
$1,670
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Marquette County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,675
per year
Individual earnings
$31,529
per year
Per capita
$34,471
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Marquette County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$202,000
Annual property tax
$2,019

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Marquette 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 Marquette County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
3.7%

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 Marquette 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 Marquette County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.6 min
Drive alone
76.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
6.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Marquette County

What it costs to live in Marquette County each month.

Single person
$2,723
per month
  • Rent $893
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $351
  • State tax $112
Couple
$4,124
per month
  • Rent $1,054
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $728
  • State tax $229
Family
$6,473
per month
  • Rent $1,270
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $728
  • State tax $229

Frequently asked questions about Marquette County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Marquette County?

In Marquette County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $893 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,054 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,270 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Marquette County?

In Marquette County, MI, the average household income is $64,675 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,529 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Marquette County?

The estimated cost of living in Marquette County, MI is approximately $2,723 per month for a single person, $4,124 for a couple, $6,473 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Marquette County?

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

Is Marquette County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Marquette County, MI would need approximately $2,723 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,675 per year ($5,390 per month). Marquette County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Marquette County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Marquette County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Marquette County?

The average home value in Marquette County, MI is $202,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Marquette County compare to other areas?

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