Berrien County, MI Cost of Living


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Berrien cost of living score
88.1
Less expensive
11.9% lower
than the US average
3.7% lower
than the Michigan average
Berrien Michi County, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.9% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% higher than the average for Michigan.

Berrien County, MI

Housing costs in Berrien?
A typical home costs $226,000, which is 33.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.3% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Berrien costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Berrien?
To live comfortably in Berrien Michi County, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $43,200 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Berrien?
The Cost of Living in Berrien, MI County is considerably lower than the US average. According to recent data, the median house value in the county is $226,000, while the US average stands at $338,100. The cost of living index for the county comes in at 88.1 compared to 100 for the entire US. This means that it is much more affordable to live in Berrien, MI County than in other areas of the country. The lower housing costs and overall cost of living make it an attractive option for those looking to relocate or purchase a home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBerrienMichiganUnited States
  88.191.5100.0
  93.993.4100
  92.184.8100.0
  73.771.2100.0
  $226,000$218,700$338,100
  88.0%100.1%100.0%
  97.9115.1100.0
  94.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

This sites rating system is totally skued to place that only have 1 season (70-80 average) BORING!!! Most Michiganders believe anything over 72 is too hot. My kids and  More

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