Cost Of Living in Rockwood, MI

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6%

Overall NAT. AVG.

5%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

16%

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	Rockwood	Michigan	National
Cost of living	94	91	100
Groceries	96	98	100
Health care	98	97	100
Housing	84	76	100
Transportation	100	96	100
Utilities	103	100	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	100	96	100
Household Items	99	98	100
Education & Childcare	91	95	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Rockwood is 3% higher than the Michigan average
The cost of living in Rockwood is 6% lower than the national average
Rockwood housing is 16% 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	$134,524	$11,210	$3,139	$4,036
Renters	$63,376	$5,281	$1,479	$1,901

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.
River Rouge, MI	7,756	79	21.5%
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Lincoln Park, MI	37,282	86	14.0%
West Monroe, MI	3,359	84	15.9%
Rockwood, MI	3,275	94	6.4%

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