Cost of Living in Buena Vista, MI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
71.0
100 = national avg
-29.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$31,260
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$73,887
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing70.6
Food79.7
Transportation59.4
Healthcare83.7
Utilities81.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$851
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,117
per month
The overall cost of living index in Buena Vista is 71.0, which is 29.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 70.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $31,260 per year to cover basic expenses.