Livonia, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Livonia, Michigan?
$4,140 / month
for a family, 23.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $49,680 for the year for a family.
$3,567 / month
for a single person, 25.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,800 for the year for a single person.

Livonia cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Livonia, 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.

Livonia, MI

Housing costs in Livonia?
A typical home costs $259,800, which is 23.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.8% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Livonia costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.1% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Livonia?
To live comfortably in Livonia, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $49,680 for a family, and $42,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Livonia?
Livonia delivers up one of the most appealing options for affordable living found somewhere inside Michigan's Wayne County featuring median property values standing firm around the low $200s and rent normally arrives in a bit closer to $1,000 respectively - both much lower compared to other parts of The Great Lake State such as Dearborn Heights or Canton located far further westward. Groceries also remain completely equal with United States figures thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax totals out unaltered at no less than 6%.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLivoniaMichiganUnited States
    Unlock91.5100.0
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    Unlock$218,700$338,100
  100.5  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Over 13 years ago

Livonia has some of the best schools and support for special needs  More

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Over 17 years ago

I lived in Livonia most of my life and it's a pretty decent city! The schools are good, there are plenty of parks. There are 3 public pools, a couple of golf courses and  More

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Over 19 years ago

I moved to Livonia about six years ago, and I thought I would hate it. To my surprise, I actually really like it here. Livonia is pretty much middle class, and it is an  More

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