Sandusky, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Sandusky, Michigan?
$2,280 / month
for a family, 57.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,360 for the year for a family.
$2,033 / month
for a single person, 57.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,400 for the year for a single person.

Sandusky cost of living score
78.6
Less expensive
21.4% lower
than the US average
14.1% lower
than the Michigan average
Sandusky, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.4% lower than the U.S. average and 14.1% higher than the average for Michigan.

Sandusky, MI

Housing costs in Sandusky?
A typical home costs $142,900, which is 57.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.7% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sandusky costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 37.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Sandusky?
To live comfortably in Sandusky, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sandusky?
Sandusky, MI has an affordable cost of living that is well below the national average. The median home price in Sandusky is around $86,000, while the median monthly rent stands at just over $600 a month. Groceries and other necessities are also relatively inexpensive, making it easy to stick to a budget in this small town. Overall, Sandusky is an affordable place to live with plenty of opportunities for recreation and exploration.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSanduskyMichiganUnited States
    Unlock91.5100.0
  91.2  Unlock100.0
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  33.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$218,700$338,100
  91.6  Unlock100.0
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  80.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I lived in this city for 11 years, and loved it! Everybody here is so caring, Crime is rare here, our town is a lot Armada, Michigan You can't get much better than this!  More

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I've lived in Sandusky for about 28 years now, and its a nice little town. If you want a place where you will be known by your neighbors, where people look out for each  More

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