Westland, MI Cost of Living


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

Westland, MI

Housing costs in Westland?
A typical home costs $174,300, which is 48.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.3% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Westland costs $1,200 per month, which is 16.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.3% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Westland?
To live comfortably in Westland, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Westland?
Westland provides an interesting option for costlier living situated somewhere within Michigan’s Wayne County featuring medians hovering around the high-$400s and rental rates shortly arrive close by upwards of 1.7 thousand dollars respectively - both significantly pricier compared to other parts of The Great Lakes State such as Detroit or Warren located much deeper down northeastward. Grocery stores equally hover just below US averages thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax totals out constant at 6%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWestlandMichiganUnited States
  91.891.5100.0
  93.593.4100
  81.884.8100.0
  60.571.2100.0
  $174,300$218,700$338,100
  99.3%100.1%100.0%
  132.2115.1100.0
  113.495.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Water bill went from $16-$20 every three months in Van Buren township to over $100 every 2 months in Westland. Just the service fees alone are $69.30 Thats over $415/yr  More

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The city of Westland Housing refused to help me put a much needed roof on my double wide trailer saying "It can be moved." I can't afford a roof and they think I can  More

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Over 15 years ago

nice city but wish there was more actvities and things to  More

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