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Cost of living in Menominee County, MI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,733/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 23,295 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $749 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $478 17%
Groceries $326 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $139 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Menominee County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$673
per month
1 bedroom
$749
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 Menominee County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,688
per year
Individual earnings
$39,301
per year
Per capita
$32,264
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Menominee County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$142,700
Annual property tax
$1,470

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Menominee 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 Menominee County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.0%

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 Menominee 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 Menominee County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.9 min
Drive alone
76.6%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
7.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Menominee County

What it costs to live in Menominee County each month.

Single person
$2,733
per month
  • Rent $749
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $478
  • State tax $139
Couple
$3,824
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $581
  • State tax $197
Family
$6,331
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $581
  • State tax $197

Frequently asked questions about Menominee County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Menominee County?

In Menominee County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $749 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 Menominee County?

In Menominee County, MI, the average household income is $55,688 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,301 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Menominee County?

The estimated cost of living in Menominee County, MI is approximately $2,733 per month for a single person, $3,824 for a couple, $6,331 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Menominee County?

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

Is Menominee County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Menominee County, MI would need approximately $2,733 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,688 per year ($4,641 per month). Menominee County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Menominee County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Menominee County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Menominee County?

The average home value in Menominee County, MI is $142,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,470, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Menominee County compare to other areas?

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