DEMOGRAPHICS / COST OF LIVING COMPARISON
Michigan offers a favorable cost of living, even in its larger metropolitan areas. From housing to healthcare, newcomers will be pleased at the affordability of a comfortable lifestyle.
Cost of Living Comparison
| Metro Area | Comp | Grocery | Housing | Utilities | Trans | Health |
| New York NY | 224.2 | 144.6 | 413.2 | 171.2 | 119.3 | 135.2 |
| San FranciscoCA | 173.6 | 125.8 | 297.3 | 98.6 | 109 | 122.8 |
| Washington DC | 137.4 | 107.5 | 216.8 | 88.9 | 108.1 | 104.8 |
| Boston MA | 132.3 | 114.5 | 150.8 | 144.3 | 106.6 | 130.8 |
| Seattle WA | 124.6 | 119.9 | 154.6 | 81.1 | 112 | 119 |
| Providence RI | 120 | 103.8 | 130.7 | 130.8 | 101.6 | 121.8 |
| Manchester NH | 118.8 | 96.5 | 126.1 | 130.4 | 104.5 | 125.2 |
| Chicago IL | 115.3 | 108.3 | 131.3 | 122.5 | 109.8 | 107.2 |
| Portland OR | 114 | 103.9 | 125.6 | 85.8 | 110 | 108.5 |
| Las Vegas NV | 106.9 | 100.9 | 126.7 | 86.7 | 105 | 107.7 |
| Denver CO | 104.9 | 109.1 | 108.6 | 95.6 | 98.9 | 106.5 |
| Phoenix AZ | 101.1 | 103.4 | 100.2 | 86 | 102.2 | 98.4 |
| Grand Haven MI | 96.4 | 98.2 | 93.3 | 102.4 | 98.1 | 96.7 |
| Grand Rapids MI | 94.5 | 103.1 | 94.2 | 102.7 | 100.5 | 86.5 |
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, 2015
