Cost of Living in Michigan
The cost of living in Michigan is 4% lower than the national average
| Cost of Living in Michigan | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 10% lower |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 1% lower |
| Food | 1% higher |
| Healthcare | 2% higher |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
Summary
The cost of living in Michigan is 4% lower than the national average. Housing is 10% lower than the national average, while utilities are 1% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 1% higher than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 4% lower.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 2% higher in Michigan compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 4% lower.
The Cost of Living in Michigan Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
This is how much pricier or cheaper it is to live in Michigan’s 10 largest cities compared to the national average.
The cost of living in Michigan varies depending on the city you live in. The priciest city in Michigan is Ishpeming, where the cost of living is 12% higher compared to the state average and 8% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in Michigan is Kalamazoo, with a cost of living 13% lower below the state average and 16% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Ishpeming, MI | 12% higher | 8% higher |
| Troy, MI | 9% higher | 6% higher |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 8% higher | 4% higher |
| Detroit, MI | 6% higher | 2% higher |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 1% higher | 3% lower |
| Houghton, MI | 3% lower | 7% lower |
| Marquette, MI | 4% lower | 7% lower |
| Lansing, MI | 5% lower | 9% lower |
| Benton Harbor, MI | 11% lower | 14% lower |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 13% lower | 16% lower |