Jackson County, MI Cost of Living


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Jackson cost of living score
85.3
Less expensive
14.7% lower
than the US average
6.8% lower
than the Michigan average
Jackson Michi County, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.7% lower than the U.S. average and 6.8% higher than the average for Michigan.

Jackson County, MI

Housing costs in Jackson?
A typical home costs $182,600, which is 46.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.5% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jackson costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Jackson?
To live comfortably in Jackson Michi County, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jackson?
The cost of living in Jackson, MI County is lower than the US average. According to the data provided, the cost of living index for Jackson County is 85.3 compared to the US average of 100. This means that for the same amount of money, people in Jackson County can purchase more goods and services than those living in other parts of the country. Additionally, house median value in Jackson County is $182,600 which is much lower than the US average house value of $338,100. All this adds up to a more affordable lifestyle for those living in Jackson County.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonMichiganUnited States
  85.391.5100.0
  93.993.4100
  92.384.8100.0
  60.371.2100.0
  $182,600$218,700$338,100
  100.3%100.1%100.0%
  98.4115.1100.0
  88.395.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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