Cost of Living in Wayne County, MI

Modeled annual cost: $42,824.

Median family income: $77,887.

Affordability Snapshot

MI County Median

$44,032

State Rank

65thMost expensive counties in MI out of 83See Michigan county rankings

Median Income

$77,887

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Wayne County, MI.

$11,148 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,824

Per year

  • Housing:$11,148
  • Transport:$10,910
  • Taxes:$7,399
  • Other Costs:$4,744
  • Healthcare:$4,493
  • Food:$4,131
  • 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
3Saginaw County, MI
$40,609
4Gratiot County, MI
$40,856
5Ogemaw County, MI
$41,163

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