Big Rapids, MI Cost of Living


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Big Rapids cost of living score
79
Less expensive
21.0% lower
than the US average
13.7% lower
than the Michigan average
Big Rapids, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0% lower than the U.S. average and 13.7% higher than the average for Michigan.

Big Rapids, MI

Housing costs in Big Rapids?
A typical home costs $180,900, which is 46.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.3% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Big Rapids costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Big Rapids?
To live comfortably in Big Rapids, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Big Rapids?
The cost of living in Big Rapids, MI is very reasonable. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is just over $600, while the median home value is around $105,000. The city also boasts an unemployment rate of only 4.4%, much lower than the national average. Additionally, residents can enjoy low taxes and utility costs compared to other parts of the US. Overall, Big Rapids, MI offers a great quality of life at an affordable price point for those looking to make it their home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBig RapidsMichiganUnited States
  79.091.5100.0
  92.893.4100
  82.484.8100.0
  45.871.2100.0
  $180,900$218,700$338,100
  98.8%100.1%100.0%
  77.3115.1100.0
  83.995.9100.0

   100=National Average

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