Pontiac, MI Cost of Living


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Pontiac cost of living score
104.9
More expensive
4.9% higher
than the US average
14.6% higher
than the Michigan average
Pontiac, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% higher than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Pontiac, MI

Housing costs in Pontiac?
A typical home costs $105,300, which is 68.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.9% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pontiac costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Pontiac?
To live comfortably in Pontiac, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pontiac?
Pontiac, MI has a lower cost of living than the national average. According to the data given, the cost of living in Pontiac is 83.4 compared to the US average of 100. This means that basic expenses such as housing, groceries, and utilities are more affordable in Pontiac than other places in the country. The median house value in Pontiac is $105,300 which is less than one-third of the US average at $338,100. Therefore, living in Pontiac can be an attractive option for those looking for budget-friendly options on housing and day-to-day expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPontiacMichiganUnited States
  104.991.5100.0
  90.293.4100
  79.984.8100.0
  28.371.2100.0
  $105,300$218,700$338,100
  99.6%100.1%100.0%
  131.6115.1100.0
  125.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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As soon as they started busing in the early 70’s, this place went to hell in a hand basket! My family moved here in the late 50’s and was once the premiere city in  More

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Like any big city, there are pockets of bad areas in the City. But in general, the Northeast corner is the best with GM powertrain, Piston Palace, Great Lake Crossing,  More

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Lived here from 1979-1998 and the schools are terrible, the future is dim and the crime, poverty and attitude is all so bad that I would not move back here to raise my  More

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