Cost of Living in Leelanau County, MI

Modeled annual cost: $52,849.

Median family income: $108,500.

Affordability Snapshot

MI County Median

$44,032

State Rank

2thMost expensive counties in MI out of 83See Michigan county rankings

Median Income

$108,500

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Leelanau County, MI.

$14,672 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$52,849

Per year

  • Transport:$14,672
  • Housing:$11,160
  • Taxes:$9,998
  • Food:$6,335
  • Other Costs:$5,432
  • Healthcare:$5,252
  • Childcare:$0

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

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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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