Cost of Living in Wayne, MI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
93.3
100 = national avg
-6.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,069
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$97,073
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing95.3
Food91.6
Transportation100.1
Healthcare93.3
Utilities94.0
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 Wayne is 93.3, which is 6.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 95.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,069 per year to cover basic expenses.