Cost Of Living in Zeeland, MI

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Zeeland, MI

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points

A+

5%

Overall NAT. AVG.

1%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

14%

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	Zeeland	Michigan	National
Cost of living	95	91	100
Groceries	99	98	100
Health care	99	97	100
Housing	86	76	100
Transportation	100	96	100
Utilities	101	100	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	99	96	100
Household Items	100	98	100
Education & Childcare	97	95	100

Does this Area Fit Your Budget?

Know the community before you call it home
Compare multiple areas side by side
Access over 300 data points for any address

GET REPORT →

Homes For Sale In Zeeland, MI

6631 Bellflower DR #2

Zeeland, MI

1627 Eagle View TRL Lot 4

Holland Charter Township, MI

1627 Eagle St Lot 4

Zeeland Township, MI

7085 Koper Cir

Zeeland Charter Township, MI

See the Newest Homes For Sale In Zeeland, MI

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Zeeland is 5% higher than the Michigan average
The cost of living in Zeeland is 5% lower than the national average
Zeeland housing is 14% 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

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Zeeland

See all the best places to live around Zeeland

Compare Zeeland, MI Cost of Living

Write a review to give others more information about this area.

See all Zeeland poll results

The best places in Michigan

Here are the best places to live in Michigan

Safest States In The US

These are the largest cities in Michigan

Check out the 10 safest cities in Michigan

Salary Calculator

This is how much you would need to earn in

Price difference in compared to

Cost of living index
Groceries index
Health care index
Housing index
Transportation index
Utilities index
Lifestyle index
Household index
Educare index

Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$105,243	$8,770	$2,456	$3,158
Renters	$50,261	$4,188	$1,173	$1,508

A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Zeeland, MI, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Zeeland, the median monthly income is $105,243 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $2,456 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $50,261, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,173 on monthly rental expenses.

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%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Hopkins, MI	860	90	10.5%
Beechwood, MI	3,076	94	5.7%
Hudsonville, MI	7,507	96	4.4%
Grandville, MI	16,236	96	4.2%
Holland, MI	34,035	97	2.6%
Zeeland, MI	5,741	95	4.6%

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Wellston, OH	5,742	83	17.3%
Vail, CO	5,739	179	78.7%
Richmond, MO	5,739	85	15.1%
Belvedere, SC	5,743	89	10.5%
Severance, CO	5,738	131	30.8%
Zeeland, MI	5,741	95	4.6%