Cost of Living in Empire, MI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
107.0
100 = national avg
+7.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$47,087
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$111,296
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing99.6
Food108.0
Transportation116.1
Healthcare106.4
Utilities104.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,366
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,497
per month
The overall cost of living index in Empire is 107.0, which is 7.0% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 99.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,087 per year to cover basic expenses.