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Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Cost of living in Muskegon County, MI

Part of the Muskegon Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,821/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 175,378 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $879 31%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $443 16%
Groceries $326 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $132 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Muskegon County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$797
per month
1 bedroom
$879
per month
2 bedroom
$1,153
per month
3 bedroom
$1,408
per month
4 bedroom
$1,529
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Muskegon County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$63,495
per year
Individual earnings
$37,172
per year
Per capita
$32,307
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Muskegon County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$180,900
Annual property tax
$2,280

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Muskegon 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 Muskegon County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.8%

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 Muskegon 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 Muskegon County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.3 min
Drive alone
82.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
6.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Muskegon County

What it costs to live in Muskegon County each month.

Single person
$2,821
per month
  • Rent $879
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $443
  • State tax $132
Couple
$4,200
per month
  • Rent $1,153
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $709
  • State tax $225
Family
$6,588
per month
  • Rent $1,408
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $709
  • State tax $225

Frequently asked questions about Muskegon County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Muskegon County?

In Muskegon County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $879 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,153 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,408 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Muskegon County?

In Muskegon County, MI, the average household income is $63,495 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,172 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Muskegon County?

The estimated cost of living in Muskegon County, MI is approximately $2,821 per month for a single person, $4,200 for a couple, $6,588 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Muskegon County?

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

Is Muskegon County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Muskegon County, MI would need approximately $2,821 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,495 per year ($5,291 per month). Muskegon County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Muskegon County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Muskegon County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Muskegon County?

The average home value in Muskegon County, MI is $180,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,280, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Muskegon County compare to other areas?

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