Cost of Living in St. Clair, MI
Population 5,581 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives St. Clair a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $242,000.
Located 30 miles northeast of Sterling Heights, St. Clair falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Sterling Heights' $261,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in St. Clair
The median home value in St. Clair is $241,700 — 21% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,033/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,482/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below 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, St. Clair has a cost of living index of 79 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% less expensive.
St. Clair has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in St. Clair, MI?
St. Clair has a cost index of 79 (100 = national average). It is 21% below the national average.
What is average rent in St. Clair, MI?
The median gross rent in St. Clair is $1,033 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in St. Clair?
The median home value in St. Clair is $241,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in St. Clair?
The median household income in St. Clair is $68,482 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in St. Clair, MI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in St. Clair is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is St. Clair, MI affordable?
Yes, St. Clair is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 79 — about 21% below the US national average of 100.
St. Clair at a Glance
- Population
- 5,581
- Median Income
- $68,482
- Home Value
- $241,700
- Median Rent
- $1,033/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.3%
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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