Cost of Living in Saginaw County, MI

Modeled annual cost: $40,609.

Median family income: $74,989.

Affordability Snapshot

MI County Median

$44,032

State Rank

81thMost expensive counties in MI out of 83See Michigan county rankings

Median Income

$74,989

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Saginaw County, MI.

$12,290 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$40,609

Per year

  • Transport:$12,290
  • Housing:$8,544
  • Taxes:$7,191
  • Healthcare:$4,820
  • Food:$3,900
  • Other Costs:$3,864
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in Michigan

1Genesee County, MI
$39,314
2Roscommon County, MI
$40,512

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