Elk Rapids, MI Cost of Living


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Elk Rapids cost of living score
87.3
Less expensive
12.7% lower
than the US average
4.6% lower
than the Michigan average
Elk Rapids, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.7% lower than the U.S. average and 4.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Elk Rapids, MI

Housing costs in Elk Rapids?
A typical home costs $431,200, which is 27.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 97.2% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elk Rapids costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Elk Rapids?
To live comfortably in Elk Rapids, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $82,800 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elk Rapids?
The cost of living in Elk Rapids, MI is quite affordable. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $750 per month, while the median home value is around $250,000. The overall cost of living in Elk Rapids is 7% lower than the national average. Food and transportation costs are also affordable compared to other areas in Michigan. Overall, the cost of living in Elk Rapids is attractive and reasonable for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesElk RapidsMichiganUnited States
  87.391.5100.0
  97.393.4100
  84.284.8100.0
  106.071.2100.0
  $431,200$218,700$338,100
  99.6%100.1%100.0%
  85.3115.1100.0
  105.795.9100.0

   100=National Average

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