South Lyon, MI Cost of Living


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South Lyon cost of living score
104.9
More expensive
4.9% higher
than the US average
14.6% higher
than the Michigan average
South Lyon, 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.

South Lyon, MI

Housing costs in South Lyon?
A typical home costs $400,600, which is 18.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 83.2% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Lyon costs $1,330 per month, which is 7.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.3% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford South Lyon?
To live comfortably in South Lyon, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $76,680 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Lyon?
South Lyon, MI is a great place to live and it is also affordable. The cost of living in South Lyon is lower than the national average, making it a desirable destination for those looking for an affordable place to call home. Housing costs are particularly low at 7% below the national average, meaning that potential residents can find great homes in the area without breaking their budget. Other costs such as groceries, healthcare and utilities are also competitively priced, which helps to make South Lyon a great place to live on any budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouth LyonMichiganUnited States
  104.991.5100.0
  101.293.4100
  79.984.8100.0
  135.971.2100.0
  $400,600$218,700$338,100
  99.9%100.1%100.0%
  122.6115.1100.0
  125.295.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Michigan is a beautiful state with great parks and fantastic lakes. Surrounded on three sides by water and with consistent precipitation year-round, there is potential  More

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Over 14 years ago

This fall has been beautiful with lots of sun, Fall in SE Michigan is beautiful in general, it is one of the things I love the most about living here. Winter isn't so  More

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We are looking to move because although you get 4 seasons here, the winter is too long and weather tends to be extreme. I took a college class which confimed that the  More

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