Ottawa County, MI Cost of Living


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Ottawa cost of living score
94.3
Less expensive
5.7% lower
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Michigan average
Ottawa Michi County, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% lower than the U.S. average and 3.1% lower than the average for Michigan.

Ottawa County, MI

Housing costs in Ottawa?
A typical home costs $323,000, which is 4.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.7% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ottawa costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.3% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Ottawa?
To live comfortably in Ottawa Michi County, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $61,920 for a family, and $40,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ottawa?
The cost of living in Ottawa, MI County is quite affordable compared to the national average. The median house value in the county is $323,000 while the US average is $338,100, showing that housing costs are lower in Ottawa than the rest of the country. Additionally, the cost of living index for Ottawa is 94.3 when compared to 100 for the United States as a whole, indicating that purchasing power and general cost of living in Ottawa is below average. For those looking for a low-cost place to live with access to amenities such as good schools and medical facilities, Ottawa can be an attractive option.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOttawaMichiganUnited States
  94.391.5100.0
  97.193.4100
  81.384.8100.0
  95.171.2100.0
  $323,000$218,700$338,100
  97.9%100.1%100.0%
  93.4115.1100.0
  97.295.9100.0

   100=National Average

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