Cost of Living in East Tawas, MI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
70.2
100 = national avg
-29.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$30,909
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$73,058
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing63.3
Food81.8
Transportation63.6
Healthcare85.4
Utilities81.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$824
per month
2 Bedroom
$973
per month
The overall cost of living index in East Tawas is 70.2, which is 29.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 63.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $30,909 per year to cover basic expenses.