Benzie County, MI Cost of Living


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Benzie cost of living score
89.2
Less expensive
10.8% lower
than the US average
2.5% lower
than the Michigan average
Benzie Michi County, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.8% lower than the U.S. average and 2.5% higher than the average for Michigan.

Benzie County, MI

Housing costs in Benzie?
A typical home costs $321,100, which is 5.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.8% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benzie costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Benzie?
To live comfortably in Benzie Michi County, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $61,560 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Benzie?
Benzie County, MI is a great place to live, with cost of living being significantly lower than the US average. According to recent data, the median house value in this county is $321,100 whereas the US average house value is $338,100. When it comes to cost of living, Benzie County has an index of 89.2 points while the US average stands at 100 points. This means that overall living costs in Benzie County are about 11% less than the national index making it an affordable and attractive option for those looking for a place to settle down.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBenzieMichiganUnited States
  89.291.5100.0
  9493.4100
  84.384.8100.0
  78.271.2100.0
  $321,100$218,700$338,100
  93.6%100.1%100.0%
  96.1115.1100.0
  103.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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