Lake City, MI Cost of Living


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Lake City cost of living score
76.8
Less expensive
23.2% lower
than the US average
16.1% lower
than the Michigan average
Lake City, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.2% lower than the U.S. average and 16.1% higher than the average for Michigan.

Lake City, MI

Housing costs in Lake City?
A typical home costs $179,800, which is 46.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.8% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lake City 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 Lake City?
To live comfortably in Lake City, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lake City?
The cost of living in Lake City, MI is very reasonable. The average home price in the area is just below $100,000, and median household income averages around $50,000. The cost of groceries and other necessities is also quite low compared to other parts of Michigan or the Midwest in general. For those looking for a quiet place to live with plenty of outdoor activities nearby, Lake City is an excellent choice.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLake CityMichiganUnited States
  76.891.5100.0
  91.293.4100
  85.284.8100.0
  45.871.2100.0
  $179,800$218,700$338,100
  101.3%100.1%100.0%
  87.3115.1100.0
  83.795.9100.0

   100=National Average

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