Chelsea, MI Cost of Living


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Chelsea cost of living score
105.5
More expensive
5.5% higher
than the US average
15.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Chelsea, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% higher than the U.S. average and 15.3% higher than the average for Michigan.

Chelsea, MI

Housing costs in Chelsea?
A typical home costs $328,700, which is 2.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.3% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chelsea costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.0% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Chelsea?
To live comfortably in Chelsea, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $63,000 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chelsea?
Chelsea, MI is a wonderful place to live with its low cost of living. The median home price in Chelsea is $188,800, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Michigan. Additionally, the cost of utilities, groceries and transportation are well below the national average. With so many activities and amenities already present in Chelsea, residents do not have to spend much money to enjoy their time there. From outdoor activities at the nearby parks to shopping at local stores or eating out at local restaurants, Chelsea has something for everyone without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChelseaMichiganUnited States
  105.591.5100.0
  99.593.4100
  80.984.8100.0
  111.871.2100.0
  $328,700$218,700$338,100
  99.1%100.1%100.0%
  104.8115.1100.0
  130.895.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Chelsea in the 1990s and occasionally return out of family obligation. It's marginally more affordable than neighboring Ann Arbor, thus its status as a  More

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Over 15 years ago

Beautiful small town with the best public library. Very convenient to interstate for travel and the excitement and interests of a college town nearby (Ann  More

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Over 16 years ago

Chelsea, Michigan has small town character with plenty of culture and recreation, too. With numerous art galleries, the famous Purple Rose Theatre by actor Jeff Daniels,  More

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