Melvindale, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Melvindale, Michigan?
$1,800 / month
for a family, 66.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $21,600 for the year for a family.
$3,000 / month
for a single person, 37.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,000 for the year for a single person.

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

Melvindale, MI

Housing costs in Melvindale?
A typical home costs $113,300, which is 66.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.2% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Melvindale costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.3% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Melvindale?
To live comfortably in Melvindale, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Melvindale?
The cost of living in Melvindale, MI is relatively affordable compared to other parts of Michigan and the United States as a whole. According to the Best Places Cost of Living Index, Melvindale’s cost of living is 3% lower than the national average. Housing costs are particularly low due to the large amount of available rental apartments and homes, with median rents for two-bedroom apartments ranging from around $800-$900 per month. Transportation costs also remain below average in Melvindale thanks to its convenient location close to the Detroit metropolitan area. Food prices remain slightly higher than average due to the area’s proximity to Detroit, however overall, the cost of living in Melvindale remains lower than many other areas in Michigan and across the country.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMelvindaleMichiganUnited States
    Unlock91.5100.0
  90.1  Unlock100.0
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  33.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$218,700$338,100
  93.2  Unlock100.0
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  113.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have been unfortunate enough to live in Melvindale for 3 years, I will be leaving by the end of this month. This city is way too polluted and industrial. There is a  More

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Over 19 years ago

A great place from which to  More

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