Cost of Living in Quincy, MI

With a cost of living index of 66, Quincy, MI is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 34% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the Michigan state average of 78. Quincy is a small community of 1,487 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Quincy's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $778 (41% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $111,800 (63% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Quincy is $59,079, which is 21% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.