Cost Of Living in Fostoria, MI

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14%

Overall NAT. AVG.

1%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

35%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Fostoria	Michigan	National
Cost of living	86	91	100
Groceries	99	98	100
Health care	93	97	100
Housing	65	76	100
Transportation	92	96	100
Utilities	97	100	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	97	96	100
Household Items	94	98	100
Education & Childcare	90	95	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Fostoria is 6% lower than the Michigan average
The cost of living in Fostoria is 14% lower than the national average
Fostoria housing is 35% lower than the national average
Michigan general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
Michigan state income tax is 64% higher than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$121,760	$10,147	$2,841	$3,653
Renters	$0	$0	$0	$0

Michigan Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Michigan	6%	6%

Michigan Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Michigan	4.25%	4.25%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Kingston, MI	365	80	20.3%
Otisville, MI	971	80	19.8%
Mayville, MI	860	80	19.6%
Clifford, MI	312	81	19.2%
Marlette, MI	2,049	82	18.1%
Fostoria, MI	780	86	14.2%

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Fostoria, MI	780	86	14.2%

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

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