Cost of Living in Ingham County, MI

Modeled annual cost: $43,319.

Median family income: $90,839.

MI Median $44,032

Ingham County, MI Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$90,839

Estimated Annual Costs

$43,319

Cost/Income Ratio

47.7%

State Rank

#54Most expensive counties in MI out of 83See Michigan county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Ingham County, MI.

$11,532 per year.*26.62% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,319

Per year

  • Transport:
    $11,53226.6%
  • Housing:
    $10,48624.2%
  • Taxes:
    $7,62117.6%
  • Healthcare:
    $4,88911.3%
  • Other Costs:
    $4,56710.5%
  • Food:
    $4,2239.7%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Michigan

1Genesee County, MI
$39,314
2Roscommon County, MI
$40,512
3Saginaw County, MI
$40,609
4Gratiot County, MI
$40,856
5Ogemaw County, MI
$41,163

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