Zip 48125 (Dearborn Heights, MI) Cost of Living


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Dearborn Heights cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Dearborn Heights (zip 48125), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% lower than the U.S. average and 0.3% lower than the average for Michigan.

Zip 48125 (Dearborn Heights, MI)

Housing costs in Dearborn Heights?
A typical home costs $136,600, which is 59.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.5% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dearborn Heights costs $1,380 per month, which is 25.5% more than the national average of $1,100 and 11.6% more than the state average of $1,220.

Can I afford Dearborn Heights?
To live comfortably in Dearborn Heights (zip 48125), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dearborn Heights?
The cost of living in 48125 Dearborn Heights, MI is quite reasonable. According to the most recent data collected from BestPlaces, a website that collects information about cities around the world, the total cost of living index in this zip code is rated as 88.17 out of 100. This score indicates that the overall cost of living is slightly less than the United States average of 100, making it an affordable place to live. Housing costs are also relatively low at 57.14 out of 100. The median home price in this zip code is $187,000 and rent prices are quite cheap at an average of $873 per month. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs are also rated below the national average which makes it a great place for those looking to save money while maintaining a high standard of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDearborn HeightsMichiganUnited States
  91.891.5100.0
  91.393.4100
  81.884.8100.0
  42.071.2100.0
  $136,600$218,700$338,100
  100.5%100.1%100.0%
  144.3115.1100.0
  114.895.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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