Zip 48197 (Ypsilanti, MI) Cost of Living


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United States / Michigan / Ann Arbor Metro Area / Washtenaw County / No City / Ypsilanti (zip 48197)

Ypsilanti cost of living score
105.5
More expensive
5.5% higher
than the US average
15.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Ypsilanti (zip 48197), 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 48197 (Ypsilanti, MI)

Housing costs in Ypsilanti?
A typical home costs $303,700, which is 10.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.9% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ypsilanti costs $1,250 per month, which is 12.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.0% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Ypsilanti?
To live comfortably in Ypsilanti (zip 48197), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $58,320 for a family, and $41,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ypsilanti?
The cost of living in Ypsilanti, MI (48197) is quite reasonable. The city has a median home value of $135,900 which is well below the national median home value of $231,200. Similarly, the cost of goods and services in the area tends to be cheaper than elsewhere in the country. Additionally, unemployment rates remain relatively low and wages tend to stay consistent. Overall, 48197 Ypsilanti, MI is an affordable place to live with a good economic outlook.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesYpsilantiMichiganUnited States
  105.591.5100.0
  97.793.4100
  80.984.8100.0
  91.871.2100.0
  $303,700$218,700$338,100
  100.2%100.1%100.0%
  110.4115.1100.0
  132.895.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Ypsilanti
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Over 17 years ago

The economy here is making a huge shift, and the many thousands of people who made good livings working in the automotive industry are the ones suffering, wreaking havoc  More

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Very nice community to live in. Neighbors interact with each other. This community of older homes $120,000 to $270,000 has a Community Garden, Senior Center, pool, and  More

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