Michigan City, IN Cost of Living


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Michigan City cost of living score
81.6
Less expensive
18.4% lower
than the US average
2.5% lower
than the Indiana average
Michigan City, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.4% lower than the U.S. average and 2.5% higher than the average for Indiana.

Michigan City, IN

Housing costs in Michigan City?
A typical home costs $148,900, which is 56.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.8% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Michigan City costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.4% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Michigan City?
To live comfortably in Michigan City, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $28,440 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Michigan City?
The cost of living in Michigan City, IN is relatively low compared to other cities. The median home value is $103,400 and the cost of living index is 83.2, which is 17.8% lower than the national average. Additionally, utilities are quite affordable with an average monthly electric bill of only $54. This makes Michigan City an attractive option for those who want to save money while still having access to basic amenities like transportation, entertainment, and dining options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMichigan CityIndianaUnited States
  81.683.7100.0
  91.892.9100
  90.494.4100.0
  42.463.8100.0
  $148,900$221,600$338,100
  88.0%97.2%100.0%
  78.785.4100.0
  86.8102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Michigan City for over 10 years now(March 2020) and am a native of Northwest Indiana (40 years.) Michigan City is an older town, on Lake Michigan ESE of  More

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Over 7 years ago

My in-laws live there. I love to visit the place. Nice people. The city has everything, malls, restaurants, cafes. It's very close to the nature. It's cold in the  More

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Over 14 years ago

HUMID and HOT in the June,July, August and bone chilling cold in Dec and Jan. Snow is just crazy...the lake effect snow machine comes right down off lake michigan and  More

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