Custer, MI Cost of Living


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Custer cost of living score
78.7
Less expensive
21.3% lower
than the US average
14.0% lower
than the Michigan average
Custer, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.3% lower than the U.S. average and 14.0% higher than the average for Michigan.

Custer, MI

Housing costs in Custer?
A typical home costs $159,800, which is 52.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.9% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Custer costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Custer?
To live comfortably in Custer, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $30,600 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Custer?
The cost of living in Custer, MI is quite reasonable. Rental prices for a one bedroom apartment average around $500 per month. Groceries and utilities are comparable to the national average, while gasoline and transportation costs are slightly higher due to the rural location. Despite its rural location, there are plenty of jobs available in Custer thanks to its close proximity to larger cities like Traverse City and Grand Rapids. The overall cost of living is low enough that residents enjoy a comfortable quality of life with plenty of leisure activities without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCusterMichiganUnited States
  78.791.5100.0
  89.993.4100
  80.884.8100.0
  40.971.2100.0
  $159,800$218,700$338,100
  98.0%100.1%100.0%
  82.5115.1100.0
  93.195.9100.0

   100=National Average

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