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23%
Overall NAT. AVG.
0%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
82%
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 Pleasant Ridge Michigan National
Cost of living12391100
Groceries10098100
Health care9597100
Housing18276100
Transportation9996100
Utilities99100100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9996100
Household Items9898100
Education & Childcare9695100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Pleasant Ridge is 36% higher than the Michigan average
  • The cost of living in Pleasant Ridge is 23% higher than the national average
  • Pleasant Ridge housing is 82% higher 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$186,575$15,548$4,353$5,598
      Renters$0$0$0$0

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      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.