Cost of Living in Lake Orion, MI

With a cost of living index of 86, Lake Orion, MI is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 14% cheaper than the national average and 8% above the Michigan state average of 78. Lake Orion is a small community of 2,873 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Lake Orion's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $757 (43% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $346,700 (14% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Lake Orion is $98,871, which is 32% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 9% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 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.