New Buffalo, MI Cost of Living


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New Buffalo cost of living score
88.1
Less expensive
11.9% lower
than the US average
3.7% lower
than the Michigan average
New Buffalo, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.9% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% higher than the average for Michigan.

New Buffalo, MI

Housing costs in New Buffalo?
A typical home costs $517,600, which is 53.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 136.7% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New Buffalo costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford New Buffalo?
To live comfortably in New Buffalo, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $99,000 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New Buffalo?
New Buffalo, MI is considered one of the most expensive places to live in Michigan. The average home price is around $180,000, which is significantly higher than other nearby areas. Rent prices can also be high due to the city's popularity as a vacation destination. Groceries are slightly more expensive than other parts of Michigan, but overall the cost of living remains manageable for most residents. Additionally, the city offers a range of activities and attractions that make up for its higher living costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNew BuffaloMichiganUnited States
  88.191.5100.0
  98.393.4100
  92.184.8100.0
  167.271.2100.0
  $517,600$218,700$338,100
  88.0%100.1%100.0%
  105.3115.1100.0
  93.495.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

The beauty of New Buffalo are only echoes in one's mind now. The invasion of those with visions of mass population enjoying a small town's quaintness has rendered  More

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New Buffalo is located within a 1 hour drive from downtown chicago, IL. Home to Oselka Marina and the New Buffalo City Beach, the small town has long been the favorite  More

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