Gaylord, MI Cost of Living


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United States / Michigan / No Metro Area / Otsego County / Gaylord / Zip Codes

Gaylord cost of living score
80.2
Less expensive
19.8% lower
than the US average
12.3% lower
than the Michigan average
Gaylord, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.8% lower than the U.S. average and 12.3% higher than the average for Michigan.

Gaylord, MI

Housing costs in Gaylord?
A typical home costs $208,700, which is 38.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.6% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gaylord costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Gaylord?
To live comfortably in Gaylord, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $39,960 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gaylord?
The cost of living in Gaylord, MI is generally considered to be relatively low compared to other cities in Michigan. The median home value is around $124,000 and the median household income is around $45,700. There are also a variety of housing options available ranging from affordable single-family homes to more expensive luxury condos. Furthermore, utilities are relatively inexpensive compared to other areas and there are no state taxes on income. Additionally, essentials like food and transportation costs tend to be lower than the national average. Overall, Gaylord is an affordable place to live with a great quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGaylordMichiganUnited States
  80.291.5100.0
  91.793.4100
  85.584.8100.0
  57.071.2100.0
  $208,700$218,700$338,100
  101.7%100.1%100.0%
  84.6115.1100.0
  94.095.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Gaylord is not for everyone, whether you have money or not. The Winters are very rough and very cold. The Summers are pristine however, but the water is still cold most  More

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Over 11 years ago

Title says it  More

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Over 11 years ago

Gaylord has a horrible economy, no jobs, & a lot of white trash people. It does have a great church  More

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