Cost of Living in Garden City, MI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
101.9
100 = national avg
+1.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,857
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$106,026
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing104.7
Food99.2
Transportation104.5
Healthcare99.4
Utilities100.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,122
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,411
per month
The overall cost of living index in Garden City is 101.9, which is 1.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 104.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,857 per year to cover basic expenses.