Decatur, MI Cost of Living


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Decatur cost of living score
88.5
Less expensive
11.5% lower
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Michigan average
Decatur, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.3% higher than the average for Michigan.

Decatur, MI

Housing costs in Decatur?
A typical home costs $160,700, which is 52.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.5% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Decatur costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Decatur?
To live comfortably in Decatur, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $30,960 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Decatur?
The cost of living in Decatur, MI is relatively low compared to other areas in the state. Housing costs are particularly affordable, with median home prices hovering around $100,000 and rent prices below $600 per month. Utility bills tend to be quite low as well, and groceries are generally inexpensive. The cost of health care is also lower than in many other areas of Michigan, making it an attractive option for those on a budget. Additionally, Decatur has no sales tax on most goods and services, providing residents with even more savings on everyday purchases.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDecaturMichiganUnited States
  88.591.5100.0
  92.793.4100
  89.884.8100.0
  50.171.2100.0
  $160,700$218,700$338,100
  101.2%100.1%100.0%
  102.1115.1100.0
  89.895.9100.0

   100=National Average

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