Zip 48189 (Whitmore Lake, MI) Cost of Living


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Whitmore Lake cost of living score
105.5
More expensive
5.5% higher
than the US average
15.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Whitmore Lake (zip 48189), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% higher than the U.S. average and 15.3% higher than the average for Michigan.

Zip 48189 (Whitmore Lake, MI)

Housing costs in Whitmore Lake?
A typical home costs $304,700, which is 9.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.3% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Whitmore Lake costs $1,220 per month, which is 10.9% more than the national average of $1,100 and 13.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,380.

Can I afford Whitmore Lake?
To live comfortably in Whitmore Lake (zip 48189), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $58,320 for a family, and $40,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Whitmore Lake?
The cost of living in Whitmore Lake, MI is quite affordable. The median home cost in Whitmore Lake is $216,000 which is slightly lower than the national average. The cost of groceries, healthcare, and utilities are all well below the national average as well. Also, tax rates in the area are low which can be a big benefit for individuals and businesses alike. All these factors contribute to an overall enjoyable and affordable lifestyle for those living in Whitmore Lake.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWhitmore LakeMichiganUnited States
  105.591.5100.0
  98.693.4100
  80.984.8100.0
  107.571.2100.0
  $304,700$218,700$338,100
  98.9%100.1%100.0%
  115.4115.1100.0
  132.895.9100.0

   100=National Average

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