Zip 48346 (Clarkston, MI) Cost of Living


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Clarkston cost of living score
104.9
More expensive
4.9% higher
than the US average
14.6% higher
than the Michigan average
Clarkston (zip 48346), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% higher than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Zip 48346 (Clarkston, MI)

Housing costs in Clarkston?
A typical home costs $305,300, which is 9.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.6% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clarkston costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.1% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Clarkston?
To live comfortably in Clarkston (zip 48346), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $58,320 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clarkston?
The cost of living in 48346 Clarkston, MI is generally affordable. According to the Sperling’s Best Places Cost of Living Index, the index is 102.9 which is only 2.9% higher than the national average. This means that Clarkston residents can expect to pay slightly more for housing, transportation, and other necessities compared to the rest of the country. However, prices are still moderate when compared to other cities in Michigan like Detroit and Grand Rapids. With a wide range of lower-cost housing options available, it's no surprise that Clarkston remains an attractive place for families and individuals on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClarkstonMichiganUnited States
  104.991.5100.0
  97.893.4100
  79.984.8100.0
  99.771.2100.0
  $305,300$218,700$338,100
  99.6%100.1%100.0%
  116.9115.1100.0
  125.095.9100.0

   100=National Average

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