Cost of Living in Paw Paw, MI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
76.7
100 = national avg
-23.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$33,754
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$79,783
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing85.7
Food79.8
Transportation59.6
Healthcare83.8
Utilities85.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$774
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,016
per month
The overall cost of living index in Paw Paw is 76.7, which is 23.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 85.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $33,754 per year to cover basic expenses.