Allendale, MI Cost of Living


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Allendale cost of living score
94.3
Less expensive
5.7% lower
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Michigan average
Allendale, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% lower than the U.S. average and 3.1% lower than the average for Michigan.

Allendale, MI

Housing costs in Allendale?
A typical home costs $349,800, which is 3.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.9% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Allendale costs $1,270 per month, which is 11.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Allendale?
To live comfortably in Allendale, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $66,960 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Allendale?
The cost of living in Allendale, MI is quite reasonable compared to other areas in the state. The median home price is around $150,000 and the overall cost of housing is lower than the Michigan average. Utilities are also relatively low with electricity costing around 10 cents per kilowatt-hour and natural gas averaging just over a dollar per therm. Other costs like food and transportation are also generally lower than average for Michigan, making Allendale an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAllendaleMichiganUnited States
  94.391.5100.0
  97.593.4100
  81.384.8100.0
  100.471.2100.0
  $349,800$218,700$338,100
  97.9%100.1%100.0%
  94.9115.1100.0
  97.095.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Lived in Allendale for 7 years, and if you love dogs, you'll love this place! No better place to live if you have a dog or love dogs! And my neighbor Beth makes a  More

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Over 3 years ago

TOO MANY DOGS. THERE ARE SO MANY DOGS . I LIKE DOGS BUT THERE ARE JUST SO MANY I DONT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH DOGS BUT WOW -CAREN BETH IF YOU SEE THIS PLEASE DONT  More

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