St. James, MI Cost of Living


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United States / Michigan / No Metro Area / Charlevoix County / St. James / Zip Codes

St. James cost of living score
86.6
Less expensive
13.4% lower
than the US average
5.4% lower
than the Michigan average
St. James, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.4% lower than the U.S. average and 5.4% higher than the average for Michigan.

St. James, MI

Housing costs in St. James?
A typical home costs $0, which is 100.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 100.0% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. James costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford St. James?
To live comfortably in St. James, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $60,840 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. James?
The cost of living in St. James, MI is significantly lower than the US average. The median value of houses in St. James is much less than the national average, which results in lower costs associated with home ownership such as taxes and utilities. While prices for goods and services can still be higher than other parts of the country, overall it is more affordable to live in St. James compared to other places of similar size. This makes it a great option for those looking for a lower cost of living while still being able to access many amenities and services found larger cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. JamesMichiganUnited States
  86.691.5100.0
   93.4100
Health 84.8100

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime
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