Midland, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Midland, Michigan?
$3,210 / month
for a family, 40.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $38,520 for the year for a family.
$2,533 / month
for a single person, 46.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,400 for the year for a single person.

Midland cost of living score
85.7
Less expensive
14.3% lower
than the US average
6.3% lower
than the Michigan average
Midland, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.3% lower than the U.S. average and 6.3% higher than the average for Michigan.

Midland, MI

Housing costs in Midland?
A typical home costs $200,900, which is 40.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.1% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Midland costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Midland?
To live comfortably in Midland, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $38,520 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Midland?
Midland, MI is known for its cost of living which is much lower than the national average. The median home value in Midland averages around $118,000, which is significantly lower than the US median home value of around $200,000. Additionally, goods and services cost less in Midland than the US average. In fact, Midland’s cost-of-living index score is 85.3 as compared to the national average at 100. This means that everyday items are about 15% cheaper in Midland when compared to the rest of the nation. All in all, Midland offers an affordable place to live and work for those seeking a budget friendly location with ample opportunities for recreation and entertainment.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMidlandMichiganUnited States
    Unlock91.5100.0
  92.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock84.8100.0
  67.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$218,700$338,100
  100.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock115.1100.0
  94.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I’ve been here a couple months. Everything is beautiful, but the people here are god awful cheap. Don’t know if the people here are all lazy or what, but working here  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 3 years, originally from Port Huron. Moved here because of the beauty, bad idea. The people are snobby and they raise their kids to be as well. I've  More

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I grew up in Midland and lived there up until I went to college, and now I am back 30 years later. While I agree that if you are looking for a very vibrant place with  More

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