Cost Of Living in Port Austin, MI

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11%

Overall NAT. AVG.

2%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

29%

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	Port Austin	Michigan	National
Cost of living	89	91	100
Groceries	98	98	100
Health care	99	97	100
Housing	71	76	100
Transportation	95	96	100
Utilities	100	100	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	94	96	100
Household Items	97	98	100
Education & Childcare	100	95	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Port Austin is 1% lower than the Michigan average
The cost of living in Port Austin is 11% lower than the national average
Port Austin housing is 29% 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	$81,476	$6,790	$1,901	$2,445
Renters	$32,010	$2,668	$747	$960

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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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Kinde, MI	488	82	18.2%
Port Hope, MI	246	85	15.5%
Pigeon, MI	1,167	85	15.4%
Caseville, MI	613	86	14.0%
Port Austin, MI	633	89	10.5%

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Port Austin, MI	633	89	10.5%

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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