Ironwood, MI Cost of Living


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Ironwood cost of living score
75.4
Less expensive
24.6% lower
than the US average
17.6% lower
than the Michigan average
Ironwood, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average and 17.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Ironwood, MI

Housing costs in Ironwood?
A typical home costs $79,700, which is 76.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.6% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ironwood costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 52.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Ironwood?
To live comfortably in Ironwood, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $15,120 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ironwood?
Ironwood, MI is an affordable city to live in with an estimated cost of living index of 88.3, which is 12.7% lower than the national average. This makes it a great place for young families and individuals looking to start their lives on a budget. The median house price is $76,000 which is much lower than the national average of $184,700. Additionally, there are plenty of low-cost restaurants, movie theaters, and shops in Ironwood to enjoy on a budget. All in all, Ironwood is an ideal city to live in due to its affordability and variety of activities available.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIronwoodMichiganUnited States
  75.491.5100.0
  91.593.4100
  122.484.8100.0
  20.671.2100.0
  $79,700$218,700$338,100
  117.7%100.1%100.0%
  82.5115.1100.0
  81.695.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Have lived here 7 years. Moved here from a large Midwestern city. Wonderful place to retire if you like fairly long winters and don't mind 150+ inches of snow every  More

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Over 15 years ago

It is called the big snow country for a reason. It snows...a lot...and gets very chilly. The winters last a good 6-7 months. If you like to ski, ice fish, snowmobile, or  More

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Over 16 years ago

The western U.P. is amazing. There's the obvious attractions like ski areas and the world's tallest fiberglass Native American statue, but walking on the shores of Lake  More

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