Lake Orion, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lake Orion, Michigan?
$5,910 / month
for a family, 9.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $70,920 for the year for a family.
$3,100 / month
for a single person, 35.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $37,200 for the year for a single person.

Lake Orion cost of living score
104.9
More expensive
4.9% higher
than the US average
14.6% higher
than the Michigan average
Lake Orion, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% higher than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Lake Orion, MI

Housing costs in Lake Orion?
A typical home costs $369,400, which is 9.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 68.9% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lake Orion costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.8% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Lake Orion?
To live comfortably in Lake Orion, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $70,920 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lake Orion?
The cost of living in Lake Orion, MI is quite reasonable for its suburban location. The median home price is around $250,000, which is a little above the national average. However, there are many affordable housing options available in the area. Additionally, there are no state taxes in Michigan and food and transportation costs remain below the national averages. This makes Lake Orion an attractive option for those looking to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLake OrionMichiganUnited States
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    Unlock$218,700$338,100
  99.4  Unlock100.0
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  125.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Reviews for Lake Orion
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Over 13 years ago

Lake Orion, like many Michigan cities has a lot of beauty to it, obviously including the lakes, which there are several big and many small. I grew up here and if I  More

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We moved here from Ky 2 years ago. I absolutely love it, and outside of a job transfer, will never leave. The schools are exceptional, some of the highest test scores in  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Lake Orion three years ago from California and have been really pleased with this area. The people are very friendly and have embraced us well. Lake Orion is  More

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