Romulus, MI Cost of Living


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Romulus cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Romulus, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% lower than the U.S. average and 0.3% lower than the average for Michigan.

Romulus, MI

Housing costs in Romulus?
A typical home costs $175,100, which is 48.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.9% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Romulus costs $1,160 per month, which is 18.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.2% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Romulus?
To live comfortably in Romulus, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Romulus?
The cost of living in Romulus, MI is relatively low compared to some other parts of the state. The overall cost of living index for the city is about 90, which is 10 points lower than the national average. This means that residents can generally get more for their money when it comes to housing costs, utilities, groceries, and other expenses. The median home value for Romulus is around $134,600, which is considerably lower than many other areas of Michigan. Additionally, utilities are quite affordable due to a number of energy efficiency initiatives taken by local businesses and organizations. Overall, Romulus provides a great quality of life at an excellent price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRomulusMichiganUnited States
  91.891.5100.0
  92.993.4100
  81.884.8100.0
  52.271.2100.0
  $175,100$218,700$338,100
  99.3%100.1%100.0%
  135.3115.1100.0
  114.095.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I feel safe, the city services are pretty good. Not much crime at all, but maybe a tad noisier than some places with the trains, trucks and  More

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