
Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.
This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.
The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.
Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.
Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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| Statistic | Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | Michigan | National |
| Average one way commute | 24min | 24min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 75.3% | 82.5% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 4.6% | 8.8% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 16.2% | 3.7% | 4.6% |