Cost of Living in Menominee, MI

Population 8,370 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

41
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Menominee is a smaller Michigan community of around 8000 residents, where median household incomes of $49,646 and housing costs ($98,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Menominee is about 45 miles northeast of Green Bay, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 49% lower than Green Bay's $192,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 32
Rent 53

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Menominee

The median home value in Menominee is $97,800 — 68% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $700/month, 47% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,646/year is 33% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Michigan's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Menominee has a cost of living index of 41 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 59% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$97,800
68% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$165,178
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$700/mo
47% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$707
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$962
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,444
Owner-occupied 68.0%
Renter-occupied 32.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$700
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,314/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
13.8 min
49% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.8%
Carpooled
13.0%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
7.1%
Bicycle
2.1%
Work from home
7.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$49,646
33% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,883
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
16% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.2%
Graduate degree 6.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49
Male median age 47.2
Female median age 50.1

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,261
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Menominee, MI?

Menominee has a cost index of 41 (100 = national average). It is 59% below the national average.

What is average rent in Menominee, MI?

The median gross rent in Menominee is $700 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Menominee?

The median home value in Menominee is $97,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Menominee?

The median household income in Menominee is $49,646 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Menominee, MI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Menominee is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Menominee, MI affordable?

Yes, Menominee is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 41 — about 59% below the US national average of 100.

Menominee at a Glance

Population
8,370
Median Income
$49,646
Home Value
$97,800
Median Rent
$700/mo
Unemployment
5.6%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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