Cost of Living in St. Helen, MI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
71.3
100 = national avg
-28.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$31,376
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$74,162
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing65.3
Food82.2
Transportation64.3
Healthcare85.7
Utilities82.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$742
per month
2 Bedroom
$973
per month
The overall cost of living index in St. Helen is 71.3, which is 28.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 65.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $31,376 per year to cover basic expenses.