Cost Of Living in Alden, MI

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4%

Overall NAT. AVG.

1%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

8%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Alden	Michigan	National
Cost of living	96	91	100
Groceries	99	98	100
Health care	96	97	100
Housing	92	76	100
Transportation	94	96	100
Utilities	99	100	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	95	96	100
Household Items	100	98	100
Education & Childcare	100	95	100

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20 Acres Zimmerman Rd NW

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Lots 11 & 12 Mcpherson Rd

Helena Township, MI

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Alden, MI

Lot 39 Alden Meadows Dr

Helena Township, MI

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Alden is 5% higher than the Michigan average
The cost of living in Alden is 4% lower than the national average
Alden housing is 8% lower than the national average
Michigan general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
Michigan state income tax is 64% higher than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$71,991	$5,999	$1,680	$2,160
Renters	$0	$0	$0	$0

Michigan Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Michigan	6%	6%

Michigan Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Michigan	4.25%	4.25%

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Alden, MI	125	96	4.2%

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