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Cost of living in Roscommon County, MI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,626/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 23,639 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $421 16%
Groceries $326 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $127 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Roscommon County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$654
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,204
per month
4 bedroom
$1,459
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Roscommon County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,106
per year
Individual earnings
$35,777
per year
Per capita
$37,099
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Roscommon County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$148,000
Annual property tax
$1,552

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Roscommon 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 Roscommon County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.6%

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 Roscommon 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 Roscommon County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.7 min
Drive alone
72.1%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
10.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Roscommon County

What it costs to live in Roscommon County each month.

Single person
$2,626
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $421
  • State tax $127
Couple
$3,793
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $192
Family
$6,197
per month
  • Rent $1,204
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $192

Frequently asked questions about Roscommon County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Roscommon County?

In Roscommon County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,204 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Roscommon County?

In Roscommon County, MI, the average household income is $54,106 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,777 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Roscommon County?

The estimated cost of living in Roscommon County, MI is approximately $2,626 per month for a single person, $3,793 for a couple, $6,197 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Roscommon County?

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

Is Roscommon County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Roscommon County, MI would need approximately $2,626 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,106 per year ($4,509 per month). Roscommon County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Roscommon County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Roscommon County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Roscommon County?

The average home value in Roscommon County, MI is $148,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,552, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Roscommon 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
Methodology All data sources