Merrill, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Merrill, Michigan?
$2,400 / month
for a family, 55.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,800 for the year for a family.
$2,433 / month
for a single person, 49.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $29,200 for the year for a single person.

Merrill cost of living score
79.2
Less expensive
20.8% lower
than the US average
13.4% lower
than the Michigan average
Merrill, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% lower than the U.S. average and 13.4% higher than the average for Michigan.

Merrill, MI

Housing costs in Merrill?
A typical home costs $150,200, which is 55.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.3% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Merrill costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Merrill?
To live comfortably in Merrill, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Merrill?
Living in Merrill, MI can be quite affordable. The median home value is just over $77,000, and the median household income is around $45,000. This provides a comfortable lifestyle for those living there without being too expensive. Utilities are also reasonably priced, with electricity costing slightly less than the national average. In addition, food and gas prices are generally lower than most other places in the state. Overall, Merrill proves to be an affordable place to live due to its low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMerrillMichiganUnited States
    Unlock91.5100.0
  92.4  Unlock100.0
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  45.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$218,700$338,100
  99.5  Unlock100.0
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  95.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The village of Merrill is ideally located between Alma (15 minutes) and Saginaw (18 minutes) and also in the middle of the State and the U.S. Merrill is also (18  More

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