Cost of living in Newaygo County, MI
Population 50,414 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Newaygo County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Newaygo County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Newaygo County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Newaygo County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Newaygo County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Newaygo County
State and local tax rates for Michigan.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Newaygo County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Newaygo County
What it costs to live in Newaygo County each month.
- Rent $725
- Energy $191
- Water $50
- Groceries $326
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $441
- State tax $131
- Rent $951
- Energy $229
- Water $60
- Groceries $540
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $683
- State tax $219
- Rent $1,272
- Energy $286
- Water $70
- Groceries $820
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $683
- State tax $219
Frequently asked questions about Newaygo County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Newaygo County?
In Newaygo County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $725 per month, a two-bedroom averages $951 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,272 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Newaygo County?
In Newaygo County, MI, the average household income is $61,931 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,029 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Newaygo County?
The estimated cost of living in Newaygo County, MI is approximately $2,664 per month for a single person, $3,966 for a couple, $6,420 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Newaygo County?
The combined sales tax rate in Newaygo County, MI is 6.00%, which includes the Michigan state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Newaygo County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Newaygo County, MI would need approximately $2,664 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,931 per year ($5,161 per month). Newaygo County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Newaygo County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Newaygo County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Newaygo County?
The average home value in Newaygo County, MI is $178,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,052, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Newaygo County compare to other areas?
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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