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Most affordable towns to live in in Michigan

Ranked by our Cost of living score out of 100, which is based on everyday prices compared with the rest of the US, and typical rent. Of the 443 towns in Michigan with 1,000 or more people, these are the top 25.

South Gull Lake ranks first with a score of 97. Luna Pier and St. Charles follow, with 97 and 96. Scores compare each town with all 27,850 towns we track across the US.

RankTownScore Everyday pricesTypical rent Population
1 South Gull Lake 97 83.5$335 1,801
2 Luna Pier 97 83.5$395 1,244
3 St. Charles 96 83.5$460 1,934
4 Iron River 96 83.5$486 3,002
5 Baraga 96 83.5$495 1,939
6 Lakeview 96 83.5$496 1,030
7 Saranac 96 83.5$538 2,013
8 Ontonagon 96 83.5$538 1,355
9 Lake Linden 96 83.5$543 1,020
10 Bessemer 96 83.5$546 1,733
11 Harbor Beach 95 83.6$554 1,582
12 Pinconning 95 83.8$559 1,448
13 Mio 94 84.7$584 1,474
14 Brownlee Park 93 84.9$591 1,661
15 Crystal 93 85.1$597 1,114
16 St. Ignace 93 85.5$607 2,463
17 East Tawas 93 85.5$608 2,675
18 Howard City 92 85.6$609 1,636
19 Benton Heights 92 85.7$612 3,078
20 Harrison 92 85.9$620 2,110
21 Ironwood 92 86.0$622 4,997
22 Alpena 91 86.1$625 10,154
23 Gladwin 91 86.2$628 3,098
24 Baldwin 91 86.2$628 1,261
25 Kalkaska 91 86.4$633 2,539

Only towns with 1,000 or more people are ranked. Scores compare each town with all towns we track. See how we score towns and where the figures come from. These are estimates, so check official sources before you decide.

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