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Cost of living in Wexford County, MI

Estimated monthly cost
$2,694/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 33,868 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $744 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $450 17%
Groceries $326 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $191 7%
State tax $133 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Wexford County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$739
per month
1 bedroom
$744
per month
2 bedroom
$976
per month
3 bedroom
$1,272
per month
4 bedroom
$1,406
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Wexford County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$63,123
per year
Individual earnings
$37,599
per year
Per capita
$32,302
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wexford County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$160,300
Annual property tax
$1,868

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wexford 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 Wexford County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

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 Wexford 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 Wexford County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.5 min
Drive alone
77.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
5.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wexford County

What it costs to live in Wexford County each month.

Single person
$2,694
per month
  • Rent $744
  • Energy $191
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $450
  • State tax $133
Couple
$4,016
per month
  • Rent $976
  • Energy $229
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $703
  • State tax $224
Family
$6,445
per month
  • Rent $1,272
  • Energy $286
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $703
  • State tax $224

Frequently asked questions about Wexford County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wexford County?

In Wexford County, MI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $744 per month, a two-bedroom averages $976 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,272 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Wexford County?

In Wexford County, MI, the average household income is $63,123 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,599 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wexford County?

The estimated cost of living in Wexford County, MI is approximately $2,694 per month for a single person, $4,016 for a couple, $6,445 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wexford County?

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

Is Wexford County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wexford County, MI would need approximately $2,694 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,123 per year ($5,260 per month). Wexford County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Wexford County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wexford County, MI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wexford County?

The average home value in Wexford County, MI is $160,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,868, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wexford County compare to other areas?

You can compare Wexford County, MI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Wexford County is in the Cadillac, 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