Cost of Living in Alma, MI

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16%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
47%
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 Alma Michigan National
Cost of living8491100
Groceries9998100
Health care9697100
Housing5376100
Transportation9496100
Utilities99100100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9596100
Household Items10098100
Education & Childcare10095100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Alma is 7% lower than the Michigan average
  • The cost of living in Alma is 16% lower than the national average
  • Alma housing is 47% 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$81,148$6,762$1,893$2,435
      Renters$35,943$2,995$839$1,078
      The affordability of the housing market in Alma, MI as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Alma homeowners, the median income is $81,148. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $1,893 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $35,943. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $839 for their rent related monthly costs.

      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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      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.
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