Cost of Living in Village of Clarkston, MI

With a cost of living index of 106, Village of Clarkston, MI is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 6% more expensive than the national average and 28% above the Michigan state average of 78. Village of Clarkston is a small community of 842 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Village of Clarkston's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,205 (9% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $433,300 (42% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.6x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Village of Clarkston is $94,519, which is 26% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% 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.