Garden City, MI Cost of Living


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Garden City cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Garden City, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% lower than the U.S. average and 0.3% lower than the average for Michigan.

Garden City, MI

Housing costs in Garden City?
A typical home costs $171,800, which is 49.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.4% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Garden City 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 Garden City?
To live comfortably in Garden City, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Garden City?
Garden City, MI has an affordable cost of living. According to BestPlaces.net, the overall cost of living in Garden City is 11% lower than the national average. The housing costs are particularly low, with an average home value of just over $145,000 and a median monthly rent at around $1,000. Groceries and healthcare are also quite inexpensive compared to other areas in Michigan. With such reasonable costs across the board, Garden City is an ideal location for those looking to stretch their budget as far as possible.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGarden CityMichiganUnited States
  91.891.5100.0
  93.193.4100
  81.884.8100.0
  55.071.2100.0
  $171,800$218,700$338,100
  99.3%100.1%100.0%
  130.2115.1100.0
  113.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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A dull, dirty, decaying low-end suburb that has never improved itself in 50 years. There is near-constant flooding of many yards whenever it rains, trash thrown all  More

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Over 18 years ago

Can't take it hear any more! No Jobs, losing are house, high utilities,ins.,Taxes...ect. It's time to go! Can any one give me Info on Murfreesboro, Christina and  More

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