Zip 48856 (Middleton, MI) Cost of Living


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United States / Michigan / Alma Metro Area / Gratiot County / No City / Middleton (zip 48856)

Middleton cost of living score
73.7
Less expensive
26.3% lower
than the US average
19.5% lower
than the Michigan average
Middleton (zip 48856), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.3% lower than the U.S. average and 19.5% higher than the average for Michigan.

Zip 48856 (Middleton, MI)

Housing costs in Middleton?
A typical home costs $112,500, which is 66.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.6% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Middleton costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Middleton?
To live comfortably in Middleton (zip 48856), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Middleton?
The cost of living in 48856 Middleton, MI is generally considered to be quite affordable. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, the city has a score of 68.1 out of 100, which is lower than both the Michigan State average (81.3) and the U.S. average (100). The index takes into account factors such as housing costs, grocery prices, rent/utilities costs, and transportation costs when determining an area’s overall cost of living. In 48856 Middleton, MI these various expenses are generally known to be quite reasonable compared to other cities and states in the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMiddletonMichiganUnited States
  73.791.5100.0
  89.893.4100
  87.784.8100.0
  27.771.2100.0
  $112,500$218,700$338,100
  97.9%100.1%100.0%
  87.1115.1100.0
  84.795.9100.0

   100=National Average

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