Fenton, MI Cost of Living


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Fenton cost of living score
85.1
Less expensive
14.9% lower
than the US average
7.0% lower
than the Michigan average
Fenton, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.9% lower than the U.S. average and 7.0% higher than the average for Michigan.

Fenton, MI

Housing costs in Fenton?
A typical home costs $320,700, which is 5.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.6% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fenton costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.0% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Fenton?
To live comfortably in Fenton, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $61,560 for a family, and $41,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fenton?
The cost of living in Fenton, MI is relatively affordable. Prices for food, housing, and utilities are lower than the US average. The median home price here is around $150,000 which is quite reasonable compared to other cities. Groceries are generally inexpensive and overall costs for utilities are lower than most other parts of the country. In general, Fenton provides a great value for people looking to move to a small city with all the amenities they need at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFentonMichiganUnited States
  85.191.5100.0
  98.393.4100
  78.684.8100.0
  100.371.2100.0
  $320,700$218,700$338,100
  99.9%100.1%100.0%
  111.5115.1100.0
  101.495.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I relocated to Fenton in September of 2017. My husband and I absolutely love it here. People are real friendly. We moved to a brand new subdivision. We lived in Shelby  More

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Over 5 years ago

I relocated to Fenton in September of 2017. My husband and I absolutely love it here. People are real friendly. We moved to a brand new subdivision. We lived in Shelby  More

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Over 16 years ago

I like Fenton. It's a nice, small town with very little traffic congestion, small time crime and adequate shopping for everyday needs. It has nice festivals, a few 5 k  More

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