Saginaw, MI Cost of Living


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Saginaw cost of living score
79.2
Less expensive
20.8% lower
than the US average
13.4% lower
than the Michigan average
Saginaw, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% lower than the U.S. average and 13.4% higher than the average for Michigan.

Saginaw, MI

Housing costs in Saginaw?
A typical home costs $105,700, which is 68.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.7% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Saginaw costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Saginaw?
To live comfortably in Saginaw, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Saginaw?
Saginaw, MI has an overall low cost of living due mainly in part to its low housing prices and taxes while utility costs remain quite reasonable too which makes this city a viable choice even at its elevated price tags associated with goods and services here too.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSaginawMichiganUnited States
  79.291.5100.0
  88.593.4100
  88.784.8100.0
  43.271.2100.0
  $105,700$218,700$338,100
  99.6%100.1%100.0%
  98.7115.1100.0
  95.695.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal  More

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Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country. Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no  More

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