Marathon, MI Cost of Living


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Marathon cost of living score
96
Less expensive
4.0% lower
than the US average
4.9% higher
than the Michigan average
Marathon, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.0% lower than the U.S. average and 4.9% lower than the average for Michigan.

Marathon, MI

Housing costs in Marathon?
A typical home costs $173,200, which is 48.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.8% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marathon costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.3% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Marathon?
To live comfortably in Marathon, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marathon?
Marathon, MI is known for its relatively low cost of living. The median home value in Marathon is $61,600 which is much lower than the national average of $231,200. Additionally, the cost of living index in Marathon is 74.1 which is lower than the national average of 100. This makes Marathon a great place for those looking to stretch their dollars and live within a more reasonable budget. Furthermore, with plenty of outdoor recreational activities nearby such as Big Creek Lake Park and The Crooked Tree Golf Course, there are plenty of ways to entertain yourself while keeping costs down.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarathonMichiganUnited States
  96.091.5100.0
  93.893.4100
  79.984.8100.0
  53.971.2100.0
  $173,200$218,700$338,100
  97.6%100.1%100.0%
  140.0115.1100.0
  99.295.9100.0

   100=National Average

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