Ithaca, MI Cost of Living


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Ithaca cost of living score
73.7
Less expensive
26.3% lower
than the US average
19.5% lower
than the Michigan average
Ithaca, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.3% lower than the U.S. average and 19.5% higher than the average for Michigan.

Ithaca, MI

Housing costs in Ithaca?
A typical home costs $138,800, which is 58.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.5% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ithaca costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Ithaca?
To live comfortably in Ithaca, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ithaca?
The cost of living in Ithaca, MI is quite affordable compared to other cities in the region. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index for Ithaca is 75.2 which is much lower than the United States average of 100. This means that basic expenses like groceries, transportation, and healthcare are all quite affordable when compared to other areas in the country. Housing costs are also relatively low with a median home price of $87,000 compared to an average of $184,000 across Michigan as a whole. Overall, it can be said that living in Ithaca is quite affordable and provides attractive savings opportunities for those who choose to live there.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIthacaMichiganUnited States
  73.791.5100.0
  90.693.4100
  87.784.8100.0
  37.271.2100.0
  $138,800$218,700$338,100
  97.9%100.1%100.0%
  87.2115.1100.0
  84.895.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We have lived here for three years! It's a lovely town with all one needs close by. Everyone is so friendly and helpful! Love our little community and all it has to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Property taxes keep going up, and employment keeps going  More

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