Zip 48195 (Southgate, MI) Cost of Living


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Southgate cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the Michigan average
Southgate (zip 48195), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% lower than the U.S. average and 0.3% lower than the average for Michigan.

Zip 48195 (Southgate, MI)

Housing costs in Southgate?
A typical home costs $160,000, which is 52.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.8% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Southgate costs $1,230 per month, which is 11.8% more than the national average of $1,100 and close to the state average of $1,220.

Can I afford Southgate?
To live comfortably in Southgate (zip 48195), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $30,600 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Southgate?
The cost of living in 48195 Southgate, MI is generally fairly reasonable. The median home price in the area is around $155,000, making it an affordable option for homebuyers. Renters can expect to pay an average of $1,000 per month for a one bedroom apartment or $1,500 per month for two bedrooms. Goods and services are priced according to the national average, while groceries tend to be slightly more expensive than other places due to the lack of local grocery stores. The area also has a low unemployment rate and local businesses offer competitive wages which helps to reduce the overall cost of living for residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouthgateMichiganUnited States
  91.891.5100.0
  92.993.4100
  81.884.8100.0
  55.371.2100.0
  $160,000$218,700$338,100
  100.5%100.1%100.0%
  134.3115.1100.0
  114.895.9100.0

   100=National Average

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