Zip 48854 (Mason, MI) Cost of Living


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Mason cost of living score
83.6
Less expensive
16.4% lower
than the US average
8.6% lower
than the Michigan average
Mason (zip 48854), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.4% lower than the U.S. average and 8.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Zip 48854 (Mason, MI)

Housing costs in Mason?
A typical home costs $235,900, which is 30.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.9% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mason costs $1,200 per month, which is 9.1% more than the national average of $1,100 and 13.3% more than the state average of $1,040.

Can I afford Mason?
To live comfortably in Mason (zip 48854), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $45,360 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mason?
Living in 48854 Mason, MI can be surprisingly affordable. The median home cost is around $211,800 and the median rent cost is about $1,000 a month. The cost of living index is 94.1 which means it is 6.9 percent lower than the U.S. average. Groceries and healthcare costs are also below the national average. All in all, Mason, MI is an incredibly affordable place to live with plenty of amenities close by for residents to enjoy.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMasonMichiganUnited States
  83.691.5100.0
  95.293.4100
  87.984.8100.0
  75.371.2100.0
  $235,900$218,700$338,100
  98.8%100.1%100.0%
  95.4115.1100.0
  108.395.9100.0

   100=National Average

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