Kentwood, MI Cost of Living


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Kentwood cost of living score
94.5
Less expensive
5.5% lower
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Kentwood, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for Michigan.

Kentwood, MI

Housing costs in Kentwood?
A typical home costs $275,400, which is 18.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.9% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kentwood costs $1,210 per month, which is 15.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.1% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Kentwood?
To live comfortably in Kentwood, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $52,920 for a family, and $40,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kentwood?
Kentwood, MI has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in Michigan while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKentwoodMichiganUnited States
  94.591.5100.0
  96.193.4100
  81.284.8100.0
  86.471.2100.0
  $275,400$218,700$338,100
  99.9%100.1%100.0%
  96.5115.1100.0
  100.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Love the city, hate the climate. Tough to find a job  More

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cold, freezing winters. however, if you like 4 seasons this is the place to  More

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Over 16 years ago

My husband and I moved to Kentwood after living in West Michigan for 7yrs. through our college years. While we found the cities closer to the coast more conservative  More

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