Zip 48357 (Highland, MI) Cost of Living


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Highland cost of living score
104.9
More expensive
4.9% higher
than the US average
14.6% higher
than the Michigan average
Highland (zip 48357), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% higher than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Zip 48357 (Highland, MI)

Housing costs in Highland?
A typical home costs $356,100, which is 5.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.8% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Highland costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Highland?
To live comfortably in Highland (zip 48357), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $68,400 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Highland?
Living in 48357 Highland, MI is relatively affordable compared to other cities. The cost of living index for this zip code is about 94, which is below the national average of 100. Rent in Highland is quite reasonable with a median price of $873 per month. Additionally, Groceries are 6% cheaper than the national average, while utilities are slightly more expensive at 8% higher than the national average. Despite a few minor differences, overall the cost of living in Highland remains quite low with plenty of housing options to choose from.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHighlandMichiganUnited States
  104.991.5100.0
  10093.4100
  79.984.8100.0
  118.171.2100.0
  $356,100$218,700$338,100
  99.9%100.1%100.0%
  131.6115.1100.0
  125.095.9100.0

   100=National Average

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