Michigan Cost of Living


109 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Michigan cost of living score
91.5
Less expensive
8.5% lower
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Michigan average
Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.5% lower than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Michigan.

Michigan

Housing costs in Michigan?
A typical home costs $218,700, which is 35.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.0% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Michigan costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Michigan?
To live comfortably in Michigan, a minimum annual income of $41,760 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Michigan?
The cost of living in Michigan State is relatively affordable compared to other states. The overall cost of living index for Michigan is 92.4, which is 8.6% lower than the national average. Housing and utilities in the state are particularly affordable, with an index of 80.5% below the national average. Additionally, groceries and healthcare are also slightly cheaper than the national averages. This makes it easy for families on a tight budget to make ends meet in Michigan State while still having money left over for fun activities or saving for the future.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMichigan, MichiganUnited States
  91.5100.0
  93.4100
  84.8100.0
  71.2100.0
  $218,700$338,100
  100.1%100.0%
  115.1100.0
  95.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Michigan
    See all (109)

Ready to throw in the towel with this state. I would recommend looking elsewhere to move, if that’s what brings you to this forum. Frankly that’s what I am in the  More

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

I used to live in Michigan when I was baby until I was about 2 I got moved to NC until in 2012 or 2013 in Kansas until in 2016 I moved back in NC until 2018 I moved in  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Michigan is so overrated; Michiganders are in love with this state, and I don’t get it. You can sit and have a two hour conversation about how crappy things are here and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Michigan

Crime