| Index | Detroit Beach | Michigan | National |
| Cost of living | 88 | 91 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Health care | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 66 | 76 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Household Items | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 91 | 95 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $92,282 | $7,690 | $2,153 | $2,769 |
| Renters | $46,906 | $3,909 | $1,094 | $1,407 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| Michigan | 6% | 6% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| Michigan | 4.25% | 4.25% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| West Monroe, MI | 3,359 | 84 | 15.9% |
| Luna Pier, MI | 1,158 | 84 | 15.6% |
| Carleton, MI | 2,527 | 90 | 10.4% |
| Monroe, MI | 20,296 | 89 | 11.5% |
| South Monroe, MI | 6,359 | 90 | 10.2% |
| Detroit Beach, MI | 2,211 | 88 | 11.9% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Zolfo Springs, FL | 2,211 | 86 | 13.7% |
| Conway, PA | 2,210 | 93 | 6.9% |
| Nominingue, QC | 2,210 | n/a | |
| Bangor, MI | 2,209 | 83 | 17.0% |
| St. Ignace, MI | 2,209 | 86 | 13.7% |
| Detroit Beach, MI | 2,211 | 88 | 11.9% |