Clayton, MI Cost of Living


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Clayton cost of living score
85.4
Less expensive
14.6% lower
than the US average
6.7% lower
than the Michigan average
Clayton, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.6% lower than the U.S. average and 6.7% higher than the average for Michigan.

Clayton, MI

Housing costs in Clayton?
A typical home costs $201,100, which is 40.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.0% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clayton costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Clayton?
To live comfortably in Clayton, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $38,520 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clayton?
The cost of living in Clayton, MI is slightly above the national average. The median home cost in the area is around $155,000 which is cheaper than many other cities in Michigan. Prices for goods and services here tend to be a little pricier than what you'd find elsewhere but on average they are still quite reasonable. Utilities and groceries generally don't run too high and there are plenty of affordable housing options. Overall, Clayton offers an excellent quality of life at a reasonable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClaytonMichiganUnited States
  85.491.5100.0
  93.693.4100
  93.884.8100.0
  68.571.2100.0
  $201,100$218,700$338,100
  101.8%100.1%100.0%
  94.4115.1100.0
  91.895.9100.0

   100=National Average

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