Tawas City, MI Cost of Living


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Tawas City cost of living score
74.9
Less expensive
25.1% lower
than the US average
18.1% lower
than the Michigan average
Tawas City, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.1% lower than the U.S. average and 18.1% higher than the average for Michigan.

Tawas City, MI

Housing costs in Tawas City?
A typical home costs $150,600, which is 55.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.1% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tawas City costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 42.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Tawas City?
To live comfortably in Tawas City, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tawas City?
The cost of living in Tawas City, MI is relatively low compared to many other cities. According to a study conducted by Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living index for Tawas City is an affordable 86.3, which is 14.7% lower than the national average. The median household income in Tawas City is $42,054, which is slightly lower than the national average of $55,322. Rent prices tend to be lower as well with the average one-bedroom apartment costing around $490 per month and two bedrooms usually ranging from $650 - $700. Groceries and dining are also reasonably priced with a meal for two people at an inexpensive restaurant running around $25 - $30 on average. All things considered, Tawas City offers its residents a reasonable cost of living that makes it an attractive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTawas CityMichiganUnited States
  74.991.5100.0
  90.493.4100
  88.884.8100.0
  44.471.2100.0
  $150,600$218,700$338,100
  98.9%100.1%100.0%
  90.5115.1100.0
  81.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

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