Birmingham, MI Cost of Living


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Birmingham cost of living score
104.9
More expensive
4.9% higher
than the US average
14.6% higher
than the Michigan average
Birmingham, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% higher than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Birmingham, MI

Housing costs in Birmingham?
A typical home costs $599,900, which is 77.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 174.3% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Birmingham costs $1,800 per month, which is 25.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 38.9% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Birmingham?
To live comfortably in Birmingham, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $114,840 for a family, and $56,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Birmingham?
Birmingham, MI is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. The median home price in Birmingham is around $450,000, which is slightly below the national average. Renters can find good quality apartments for around $1,400 a month on average. Food costs are also very reasonable in Birmingham with meal costs at restaurants remaining lower than the national average. Transportation costs remain fairly low as well with public transportation and walking being popular options for getting around town. Overall, Birmingham offers an affordable quality of life that many residents enjoy.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBirminghamMichiganUnited States
  104.991.5100.0
  105.293.4100
  79.984.8100.0
  201.971.2100.0
  $599,900$218,700$338,100
  98.0%100.1%100.0%
  110.6115.1100.0
  125.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived here 20 years and have had enough! Too cold for me, other than that I have no  More

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Birmingham has all the benefits of a big city, with none of the negatives. It has that urban feel with a small town charm. We walk to restaurants, library, movie  More

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Over 16 years ago

Very enjoyable, excellent walking community with charming downtown and path through woods by the river. Great selection of dining establishments, mutiple outdoor  More

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