Brighton, MI Cost of Living


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Brighton cost of living score
109.7
More expensive
9.7% higher
than the US average
19.9% higher
than the Michigan average
Brighton, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.7% higher than the U.S. average and 19.9% higher than the average for Michigan.

Brighton, MI

Housing costs in Brighton?
A typical home costs $393,200, which is 16.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 79.8% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brighton costs $1,220 per month, which is 14.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.8% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Brighton?
To live comfortably in Brighton, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $75,240 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brighton?
Brighton, MI is a desirable place to live due to its low cost of living. The median home price in Brighton is just over $200,000, which is much lower than the national median home price of almost $250,000. Additionally, the cost of goods and services in Brighton are slightly less than the national average. This means that not only can residents purchase a nice home at a reasonable price, they will also be able to afford all the necessary items to maintain it with relative ease. Overall, Brighton provides an excellent balance between quality of life and affordability in an attractive location.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrightonMichiganUnited States
  109.791.5100.0
  99.793.4100
  82.184.8100.0
  121.371.2100.0
  $393,200$218,700$338,100
  98.9%100.1%100.0%
  125.6115.1100.0
  111.295.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Brighton is a great place to live. On the plus side, Brighton (Livingston County) is beautiful with lots of lakes, trees, parks, hiking and biking trails, etc. GREAT  More

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I have lived here for some time and raising kids here is really nice. It's like a small ann arbor, downtown buzzes with festivals, shops, music, parks and restaurants.  More

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Of all the places we have lived in the U.S. this is the best. We have finally found a neighborhood with friendly people of all ages, Great medical care within 10-30  More

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