River Rouge, MI Cost of Living


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

River Rouge, MI

Housing costs in River Rouge?
A typical home costs $63,400, which is 81.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 71.0% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in River Rouge costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford River Rouge?
To live comfortably in River Rouge, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $12,240 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about River Rouge?
The cost of living in River Rouge, MI is slightly above the national average but still considered to be quite affordable. The median home cost is around $60,500, with rental prices ranging from $800 to $1000 for a single bedroom apartment. Utility bills are relatively low and groceries are inexpensive. The overall cost of living in River Rouge is fairly reasonable compared to other cities in Michigan and across the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRiver RougeMichiganUnited States
  91.891.5100.0
  88.193.4100
  81.884.8100.0
  22.571.2100.0
  $63,400$218,700$338,100
  93.2%100.1%100.0%
  150.8115.1100.0
  113.695.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

Hi, I am 27 years old and I live in River Rouge Michigan which is a small town just outside of Detroit. Matter of fact a few blocks from Detroit. I have a son that is 7  More

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