Bessemer, MI Cost of Living


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Bessemer cost of living score
75.4
Less expensive
24.6% lower
than the US average
17.6% lower
than the Michigan average
Bessemer, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average and 17.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Bessemer, MI

Housing costs in Bessemer?
A typical home costs $85,000, which is 74.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.1% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bessemer costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Bessemer?
To live comfortably in Bessemer, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $16,200 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bessemer?
The cost of living in Bessemer, MI is relatively low compared to many cities in the United States. The city’s median home values are approximately $100,000 and have increased by over 6% in the past year. The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Bessemer is around $700 per month. Groceries, transportation, and utilities tend to cost less than they do in most other parts of the country as well. In addition to its low cost of living, Bessemer also offers plenty of local amenities such as natural parks, museums, and a vibrant cultural scene. All these factors make Bessemer an attractive place to live with an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBessemerMichiganUnited States
  75.491.5100.0
  91.193.4100
  122.484.8100.0
  21.171.2100.0
  $85,000$218,700$338,100
  117.7%100.1%100.0%
  79.3115.1100.0
  81.795.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Winter lake effect snow 200 inches average) and the hills and trails to go with it. Spring melt makes for great waterfall viewing, as well as river kayaking. Summer  More

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I am the recent retired superintendent of the Bessemer Area Schools 12 of the past 17 years. We currently invest better than $7,300 per student per year. In addition  More

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Over 16 years ago

I only lived in Bessemer, MI for one year, but I loved it there. If you love winter sports it's a paradise. It's a very small town so I think most of the local youth  More

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