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Cost of living in Tuscola County, MI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,703/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 53,071 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $754 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $449 17%
Groceries $326 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $133 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Tuscola County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$754
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,260
per month
4 bedroom
$1,409
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Tuscola County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,847
per year
Individual earnings
$37,488
per year
Per capita
$31,511
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Tuscola County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$136,900
Annual property tax
$1,753

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Tuscola 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 Tuscola 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 Tuscola 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 Tuscola County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.5 min
Drive alone
83.1%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
4.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Tuscola County

What it costs to live in Tuscola County each month.

Single person
$2,703
per month
  • Rent $754
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $449
  • State tax $133
Couple
$3,967
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $698
  • State tax $223
Family
$6,427
per month
  • Rent $1,260
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $698
  • State tax $223

Frequently asked questions about Tuscola County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Tuscola County?

In Tuscola County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $754 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,260 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Tuscola County?

In Tuscola County, MI, the average household income is $62,847 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,488 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Tuscola County?

The estimated cost of living in Tuscola County, MI is approximately $2,703 per month for a single person, $3,967 for a couple, $6,427 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Tuscola County?

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

Is Tuscola County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Tuscola County, MI would need approximately $2,703 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,847 per year ($5,237 per month). Tuscola County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Tuscola County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tuscola 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 Tuscola County?

The average home value in Tuscola County, MI is $136,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,753, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Tuscola 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