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Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Michigan.

Michigan, known as "The Great Lakes State," offers a diverse landscape with extensive freshwater coastlines and a distinct four-season climate, featuring warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Its economy, historically driven by the automotive industry, is diversifying into advanced manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, and technology. The cost of living in Michigan is generally lower than the national average, particularly for housing, making it an affordable option for many. Residents enjoy a lifestyle that often includes abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, from water sports on the Great Lakes to winter activities and extensive trail systems.

28
Cities
$50K
Avg Salary
92
Avg Cost Index
Sterling Heights
Top City
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About Michigan

Michigan is a state in USA with 28 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 92, with average salaries around $49,773. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan Project for Public Sources (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons #1 Best City 71

Sterling Heights

Michigan, USA

SafetyA
CostB-
Growth68
Avg. Rent$870
Median Income$79,909
Cost of Living95/100
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Grand Blanc, Michigan #2 Best City 67

Grand Blanc

Michigan, USA

SafetyA
CostB-
Growth60
Avg. Rent$983
Median Income$70,518
Cost of Living95/100
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Grand Rapids, Michigan WMrapids (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons #3 Best City 62

Grand Rapids

Michigan, USA

SafetyB-
CostB-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,500
Median Income$69,108
Cost of Living95/100
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Detroit #4 Best City 62

Detroit

Michigan, USA

Safety—
CostB-
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,225
Median Income$39,938
Cost of Living100/100
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Kalamazoo #5 Best City 54

Kalamazoo

Michigan, USA

SafetyD+
CostB
Growth60
Avg. Rent$1,135
Median Income$52,272
Cost of Living86/100
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Flint, Michigan #6 Best City 49

Flint

Michigan, USA

SafetyF
CostB+
Growth—
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$37,646
Cost of Living78/100
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Dearborn Heights #14 Best City

Dearborn Heights

Michigan, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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St. Clair Shores #16 Best City

St. Clair Shores

Michigan, USA

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Rochester Hills #18 Best City

Rochester Hills

Michigan, USA

Safety—
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Farmington Hills #21 Best City

Farmington Hills

Michigan, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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659 senior care facilities in Michigan — assisted living, nursing & memory care.

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659 assisted living, nursing & memory care facilities in Michigan.

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A J Lightfoot Adult Day Care Senior Care

A J Lightfoot Adult Day Care

Ann Arbor, MI

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Clinton Township Senior Center Senior Care

Clinton Township Senior Center

Clinton Township, MI

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Clinton County Senior Center Senior Care

Clinton County Senior Center

Saint Johns, MI

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Titan SenQuest Management, Inc. Senior Care

Titan SenQuest Management, Inc.

Sterling Heights, MI

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Maple Heights Senior Living Senior Care

Maple Heights Senior Living

Allen Park, MI

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Lockwood of Clinton Senior Care

Lockwood of Clinton

Clinton Twp, MI

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Caribarbfrey Health & Management LLC Senior Care

Caribarbfrey Health & Management LLC

Warren, MI

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Care Resources - PACE Senior Care

Care Resources - PACE

Grand Rapids, MI

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John Ganton's Countryside Retirement Community Senior Care

John Ganton's Countryside Retirement Community

Jackson, MI

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MissionSquare Retirement Senior Care

MissionSquare Retirement

Ann Arbor, MI

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Arbor Hospice Senior Care

Arbor Hospice

Ann Arbor, MI

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Holland Home Breton Terrace Senior Care

Holland Home Breton Terrace

Grand Rapids, MI

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