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Cost of living in Schoolcraft County, MI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,678/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 8,093 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $780 29%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $407 15%
Groceries $326 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $124 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Schoolcraft County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$654
per month
1 bedroom
$780
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,292
per month
4 bedroom
$1,328
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Schoolcraft County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,708
per year
Individual earnings
$34,974
per year
Per capita
$35,744
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Schoolcraft County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$123,500
Annual property tax
$1,348

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.2%

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 Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.0 min
Drive alone
80.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
3.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Schoolcraft County

What it costs to live in Schoolcraft County each month.

Single person
$2,678
per month
  • Rent $780
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $407
  • State tax $124
Couple
$3,864
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $614
  • State tax $204
Family
$6,356
per month
  • Rent $1,292
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $614
  • State tax $204

Frequently asked questions about Schoolcraft County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Schoolcraft County?

In Schoolcraft County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $780 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,292 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Schoolcraft County?

In Schoolcraft County, MI, the average household income is $57,708 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,974 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Schoolcraft County?

The estimated cost of living in Schoolcraft County, MI is approximately $2,678 per month for a single person, $3,864 for a couple, $6,356 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Schoolcraft County?

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

Is Schoolcraft County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Schoolcraft County, MI would need approximately $2,678 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,708 per year ($4,809 per month). Schoolcraft County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Schoolcraft County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Schoolcraft County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Schoolcraft County?

The average home value in Schoolcraft County, MI is $123,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,348, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Schoolcraft 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