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Cost of living in Mecosta County, MI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,590/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 40,321 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $771 30%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $342 13%
Groceries $326 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $110 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Mecosta County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$670
per month
1 bedroom
$771
per month
2 bedroom
$956
per month
3 bedroom
$1,225
per month
4 bedroom
$1,360
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Mecosta County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,774
per year
Individual earnings
$30,982
per year
Per capita
$28,744
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Mecosta County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$169,900
Annual property tax
$1,692

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Mecosta 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 Mecosta County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.8%

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 Mecosta 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 Mecosta County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.9 min
Drive alone
78.0%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
6.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Mecosta County

What it costs to live in Mecosta County each month.

Single person
$2,590
per month
  • Rent $771
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $342
  • State tax $110
Couple
$3,889
per month
  • Rent $956
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $615
  • State tax $205
Family
$6,291
per month
  • Rent $1,225
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $615
  • State tax $205

Frequently asked questions about Mecosta County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Mecosta County?

In Mecosta County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $771 per month, a two-bedroom averages $956 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,225 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Mecosta County?

In Mecosta County, MI, the average household income is $57,774 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,982 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Mecosta County?

The estimated cost of living in Mecosta County, MI is approximately $2,590 per month for a single person, $3,889 for a couple, $6,291 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Mecosta County?

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

Is Mecosta County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Mecosta County, MI would need approximately $2,590 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,774 per year ($4,815 per month). Mecosta County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Mecosta County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mecosta County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Mecosta County?

The average home value in Mecosta County, MI is $169,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,692, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Mecosta County compare to other areas?

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