Zip 49636 (Glen Arbor, MI) Cost of Living


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Glen Arbor cost of living score
105.9
More expensive
5.9% higher
than the US average
15.7% higher
than the Michigan average
Glen Arbor (zip 49636), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.9% higher than the U.S. average and 15.7% higher than the average for Michigan.

Zip 49636 (Glen Arbor, MI)

Housing costs in Glen Arbor?
A typical home costs $685,000, which is 102.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 213.2% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Glen Arbor costs $1,440 per month, which is 0.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.6% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Glen Arbor?
To live comfortably in Glen Arbor (zip 49636), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $131,400 for a family, and $44,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Glen Arbor?
The cost of living in 49636 Glen Arbor, MI is relatively low compared to other mid-sized cities. The average rent for an apartment is around $800 a month and groceries tend to be fairly inexpensive. Utility costs are also relatively low with the average monthly electric bill being about $80. Property taxes are also quite reasonable at only 0.48% of assessed value, which is one of the lowest rates in Michigan. Overall, living in Glen Arbor offers a great quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGlen ArborMichiganUnited States
  105.991.5100.0
  102.893.4100
  84.384.8100.0
  186.071.2100.0
  $685,000$218,700$338,100
  95.2%100.1%100.0%
  88.9115.1100.0
  110.195.9100.0

   100=National Average

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