Zip 48082 (St. Clair Shores, MI) Cost of Living


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St. Clair Shores cost of living score
97.9
Less expensive
2.1% lower
than the US average
7.0% higher
than the Michigan average
St. Clair Shores (zip 48082), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.1% lower than the U.S. average and 7.0% lower than the average for Michigan.

Zip 48082 (St. Clair Shores, MI)

Housing costs in St. Clair Shores?
A typical home costs $198,500, which is 41.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.2% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Clair Shores costs $1,350 per month, which is 22.7% more than the national average of $1,100 and 9.6% more than the state average of $1,220.

Can I afford St. Clair Shores?
To live comfortably in St. Clair Shores (zip 48082), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Clair Shores?
The cost of living in 48082 St. Clair Shores, MI is generally lower than the national average. The median household income in the area is $45,159 and the median home value is $138,300. The median rental prices for 1-bedroom apartments is around $825 per month, while 2-bedrooms can cost up to $975 per month. Groceries and utilities are about 11% higher than the national average. Property taxes are also higher compared to other states in the country. Residents here can benefit from a lower overall cost of living than other parts of Michigan and throughout much of the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSt. Clair ShoresMichiganUnited States
  97.991.5100.0
  9493.4100
  80.484.8100.0
  61.971.2100.0
  $198,500$218,700$338,100
  99.9%100.1%100.0%
  136.6115.1100.0
  109.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

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