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Cost of Living in Lake Michigan Beach, MI

Population: 914 | Michigan

93
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Lake Michigan Beach is 7% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
85
Home Values
90
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Lake Michigan Beach, MI: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 93, Lake Michigan Beach, MI is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 7% cheaper than the national average and 15% above the Michigan state average of 78. Lake Michigan Beach is a small community of 914 residents.

The median household income in Lake Michigan Beach is $61,250, which is 18% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Niles, 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
$61,250
vs US Median ($75,149)
-18%

Housing

Median Home Value
$259,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$764/mo

Everyday Prices in Lake Michigan Beach

BLS Average Prices for the Niles, 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
-6% vs US

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