Highland Park, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Highland Park, Michigan?
$1,050 / month
for a family, 80.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $12,600 for the year for a family.
$2,567 / month
for a single person, 46.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,800 for the year for a single person.

Highland Park cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Highland Park, 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.

Highland Park, MI

Housing costs in Highland Park?
A typical home costs $66,600, which is 80.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 69.5% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Highland Park costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Highland Park?
To live comfortably in Highland Park, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $12,600 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Highland Park?
The cost of living in Highland Park, MI is slightly higher than the national average. The median home value in Highland Park is around $58,000, which is slightly higher than the Michigan state median of $54,000. The median household income in Highland Park is also slightly higher than the Michigan average at $37,000 per year. The cost of living index in Highland Park is 104.5, meaning that it's 4.5% more expensive to live there than the national average. Rent prices are below the national average at an estimated $743 for a one-bedroom apartment; however, utilities tend to be more expensive due to the cold winters and high demand for energy sources like electricity and natural gas. Despite this additional expense, overall the cost of living in Highland Park remains lower than many other Michigan cities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesHighland ParkMichiganUnited States
    Unlock91.5100.0
  88.1  Unlock100.0
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  18.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$218,700$338,100
  94.7  Unlock100.0
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  113.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 16 years ago

I lived in Highland Park for 6 months when I first moved to Michigan. I have to tell you it was the most fearful time of my life. I heard gun shots most nights and  More

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Over 19 years ago

I live in a city in the middle of Detroit Michigan. This makes it so that were i live is so ghetto i cant walk around at night cuzz im  More

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