Cass County, MI at a glance
Median household income
$70,443$5,870 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Cass County, MI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Cass County, MI? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Cass County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $775 | $9,300 | $31,000 | 13.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $906 | $10,872 | $36,240 | 15.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $993 | $11,916 | $39,720 | 16.9% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,272 | $15,264 | $50,880 | 21.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,666 | $19,992 | $66,640 | 28.4% |
What a typical income covers in Cass County, MI
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $70,443 a year ($5,870 a month before tax).
What $70,443 leaves after Michigan taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Cass County, MI: common questions
What is the median household income in Cass County, MI?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Cass County, MI is $70,443 per year (approximately $5,870 per month).
What is the average rent in Cass County, MI?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $775 for a studio, $906 for one bedroom, $993 for two, $1,272 for three and $1,666 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Cass County, MI expensive to live in?
Prices there run 7.1% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 92.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Cass County, MI?
To keep a $993 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $39,720 a year, or $3,310 a month. That is 56% of what the typical household in Cass County, MI earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Cass County, MI?
On the local median income of $70,443 ($5,870 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,935 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,761 for everything else and $1,174 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $993 takes 34% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Cass County, MI?
Homes in Michigan paid 23¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $207. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.