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Cost of Living in Byron Center, MI

Population: 6,817 | Michigan

103
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Byron Center is 3% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
118
Home Values
95
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Byron Center, MI: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 103, Byron Center, MI is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 3% more expensive than the national average and 25% above the Michigan state average of 78. Byron Center is a smaller community of 6,817 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

The median household income in Byron Center is $112,324, which is 49% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$112,324
vs US Median ($75,149)
+49%

Housing

Median Home Value
$359,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,100/mo

Everyday Prices in Byron Center

BLS Average Prices for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.88
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.35
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.79
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.74
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.90
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.18
Electricity
per kWh
-7% vs US

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