Petoskey, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Petoskey, Michigan?
$5,520 / month
for a family, 2.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $66,240 for the year for a family.
$2,533 / month
for a single person, 46.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,400 for the year for a single person.

Petoskey cost of living score
91.5
Less expensive
8.5% lower
than the US average
0.0% lower
than the Michigan average
Petoskey, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.5% lower than the U.S. average and 0.0% lower than the average for Michigan.

Petoskey, MI

Housing costs in Petoskey?
A typical home costs $346,000, which is 2.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.2% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Petoskey costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Petoskey?
To live comfortably in Petoskey, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $66,240 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Petoskey?
Petoskey, MI is known as an affordable place to live, with a cost of living lower than the U.S. average. According to data from Sperling’s Best Places, housing costs are almost 10% lower than the national average and utility costs are also significantly below average. Groceries and healthcare are on par with the national averages, while transportation costs in Petoskey are slightly higher due to its relative isolation. In general, Petoskey offers a low cost of living for those looking to save money while maintaining access to necessary goods and services.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPetoskeyMichiganUnited States
    Unlock91.5100.0
  95.2  Unlock100.0
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  95.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$218,700$338,100
  98.8  Unlock100.0
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  110.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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The people in Petoskey are generally pleasant, friendly, and courteous .... even the teenagers in our experience. Petoskey is certainly a physically attractive area in  More

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Petoskey, between Harbor Springs and Charlevoix, is in a trio of small northern Lower Michigan towns that exceeds the charm and sophistication of typical small towns.   More

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Over 6 years ago

My husband and I have lived in Petoskey for 8 years. We have lived in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Virginia and Ohio and by far, Petoskey is our favorite place to live. We  More

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