Portland, MI Cost of Living


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Portland cost of living score
84.6
Less expensive
15.4% lower
than the US average
7.5% lower
than the Michigan average
Portland, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.4% lower than the U.S. average and 7.5% higher than the average for Michigan.

Portland, MI

Housing costs in Portland?
A typical home costs $229,400, which is 32.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.9% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portland 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 Portland?
To live comfortably in Portland, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $43,920 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portland?
Portland, MI has a relatively low cost of living compared to the national average. The median home price is $90,900, which is more than three times lower than the state average. The median household income is approximately $36,400 per year, and the overall cost of living in Portland is just about 11% lower than the national average. Additionally, utilities in Portland are very affordable as well; the average electricity bill runs around $80 a month and gas prices have been consistently low in recent years. With so many competitive prices and low taxes, Portland is an attractive place for those looking to save money on everyday costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortlandMichiganUnited States
  84.691.5100.0
  94.893.4100
  88.984.8100.0
  74.771.2100.0
  $229,400$218,700$338,100
  98.8%100.1%100.0%
  88.9115.1100.0
  83.095.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Arrogant and ignorant- They believe nowhere is better than Portland and that they are some of the best people you could ever be around which tells you how small their  More

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Over 6 years ago

I live in Alabama, but spent several years in the Portland, Michigan area. Portland is an amazingly beautiful town on two rivers. The town has an awesome walking trail  More

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Over 6 years ago

I live in Alabama, but spent several years in the Portland, Michigan area. Portland is an amazingly beautiful town on two rivers. The town has an awesome walking trail  More

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