Zip 49098 (Watervliet, MI) Cost of Living


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United States / Michigan / Niles Metro Area / Berrien County / No City / Watervliet (zip 49098)

Watervliet cost of living score
88.1
Less expensive
11.9% lower
than the US average
3.7% lower
than the Michigan average
Watervliet (zip 49098), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.9% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% higher than the average for Michigan.

Zip 49098 (Watervliet, MI)

Housing costs in Watervliet?
A typical home costs $174,200, which is 48.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.3% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Watervliet costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Watervliet?
To live comfortably in Watervliet (zip 49098), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Watervliet?
49098 Watervliet, MI has an average cost of living that is slightly above the national average. This is mainly attributed to higher grocery and housing costs. Groceries are more expensive in Watervliet, with the average cost for a basket of groceries being $25 more than the national average. Additionally, housing costs are quite high here, with median home prices being around 70% higher than the rest of the country. Utility costs are generally lower than elsewhere in Michigan, but overall Watervliet can be quite expensive to live in if you don't have a steady income.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWatervlietMichiganUnited States
  88.191.5100.0
  91.593.4100
  92.184.8100.0
  53.971.2100.0
  $174,200$218,700$338,100
  93.9%100.1%100.0%
  97.0115.1100.0
  94.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

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