Mecosta County, MI Cost of Living


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Mecosta cost of living score
79
Less expensive
21.0% lower
than the US average
13.7% lower
than the Michigan average
Mecosta Michi County, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0% lower than the U.S. average and 13.7% higher than the average for Michigan.

Mecosta County, MI

Housing costs in Mecosta?
A typical home costs $177,200, which is 47.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.0% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mecosta costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Mecosta?
To live comfortably in Mecosta Michi County, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mecosta?
The cost of living in Mecosta, MI County is 79 compared to the US average of 100. This means that the county has a lower cost of living than most parts of the country. For example, the median house value in Mecosta is $177,200 compared to the national average of $338,100. This shows that housing is more affordable in Mecosta and allows more people to become homeowners or rent at reasonable rates. In addition, other costs like groceries, utilities, transportation, and entertainment are also generally lower than in other places in the United States. All this offers residents of Mecosta an attractive option for making their home without sacrificing much of their income.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMecostaMichiganUnited States
  79.091.5100.0
  91.793.4100
  82.484.8100.0
  49.971.2100.0
  $177,200$218,700$338,100
  98.5%100.1%100.0%
  92.1115.1100.0
  84.195.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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