Wayne, MI Cost of Living


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Wayne cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Wayne, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% lower than the U.S. average and 0.3% lower than the average for Michigan.

Wayne, MI

Housing costs in Wayne?
A typical home costs $151,300, which is 55.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.8% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wayne 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 Wayne?
To live comfortably in Wayne, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $29,160 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wayne?
The cost of living in Wayne, MI is very affordable. Housing costs are on the lower end compared to other cities in the state, with a median home price of about $137,000. Utilities and groceries are also quite reasonable. Overall, residents can expect to pay few costs for basic needs like housing and food. The city has a variety of job options that provide residents with an opportunity for financial stability as well. In addition, there is no income tax in Michigan which provides more money to spend on other things like entertainment and recreation. Ultimately, Wayne is an attractive place to live due to its low cost of living and wide range of investment options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWayneMichiganUnited States
  91.891.5100.0
  9293.4100
  81.884.8100.0
  46.671.2100.0
  $151,300$218,700$338,100
  99.3%100.1%100.0%
  130.3115.1100.0
  113.995.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Climate in Wayne, Michigan (which is about 15 mins. away from the Metro Airport in southeast Michigan) is definitely a product of the four seasons. Nice Spring, warm  More

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Over 16 years ago

30 days of gloom from October through November. Sky will spit at  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lived there for a few years, small bungalow and ranch style houses, don't know many of the neighbors, houses are cheap and so is cost of living but trying to make it  More

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