Summary of The Cost of Living in Michigan, United States
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Michigan is $3,486.00 including rent, or $2,036.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Michigan is $4,867.80 including rent, or $3,417.80 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Michigan is $6,792.30 including rent, or $4,907.30 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Michigan ranges from $41,832.00 for a single person to $58,413.60 for a couple, and $81,507.60 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $24,432.00 for a single person to $41,013.60 for a couple, and $58,887.60 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Michigan, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,146.00 for a single person to $2,983.40 for a couple, and $4,172.90 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,166.00 for a single person to $2,003.40 for a couple, and $2,898.90 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Michigan, estimated monthly expenses range from $6,215.00 for a single person to $8,632.50 for a couple, and $11,925.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $3,915.00 for a single person to $6,332.50 for a couple, and $8,935.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Michigan is $5,200.00, which is 155.4% more than the average monthly cost of living and 346.0% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |