Big Rapids Metro Area, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Big Rapids, Michigan?
$2,820 / month
for a family, 47.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $33,840 for the year for a family.
$2,367 / month
for a single person, 50.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,400 for the year for a single person.

Big Rapids cost of living score
79.1
Less expensive
20.9% lower
than the US average
13.6% lower
than the Michigan average
Big Rapids Michi Metro Area, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.9% lower than the U.S. average and 13.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Big Rapids Metro Area, MI

Housing costs in Big Rapids?
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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids?
To live comfortably in Big Rapids Michi Metro Area, 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 Big Rapids?
The cost of living in Big Rapids, MI Metro Area is 79.1, which is lower than the US average of 100. This means that the median house value in Big Rapids is also much lower than the national average at $177,200 compared to $338,100. As such, buyers can find a great deal on homes compared to other places in the country while still enjoying all that Big Rapids has to offer.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBig RapidsMichiganUnited States
    Unlock91.5100.0
  91.7  Unlock100.0
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  50.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$218,700$338,100
  98.5  Unlock100.0
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  84.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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