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    Lowest Cost of Living Neighborhoods in Michigan (2026 Rankings)

    Utility costs are a key part of your monthly budget. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Michigan by electricity rate as a proxy for overall cost of living. Lower rates mean more money in your pocket.

    TraverseMI
    Kurby Score: 77
    Electricity Rate: 9.62¢/kWh
    Home Value: $320,000
    Population: 15,678
    Walk Score: 84/100
    AQI: 11
    Battle CreekMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $115,600
    Population: 52,469
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    SouthfieldMI
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $212,800
    Population: 76,107
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    4
    Comstock Park CDPComstock Park CDP, MI
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $206,700
    Population: 10,379
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    5
    Grand RapidsMI
    Kurby Score: 62
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $200,000
    Population: 198,917
    Walk Score: 98/100
    AQI: 36
    6
    St. Clair ShoresMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $181,300
    Population: 58,656
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    7
    SaginawMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $51,700
    Population: 44,316
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    8
    Farmington HillsMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $319,000
    Population: 83,562
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    9
    KalamazooMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $152,700
    Population: 73,342
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    10
    PontiacMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $100,100
    Population: 61,965
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    11
    Cutlerville CDPCutlerville CDP, MI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $187,500
    Population: 19,281
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    12
    Dearborn HeightsMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $161,200
    Population: 62,474
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    13
    Temperance CDPTemperance CDP, MI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $197,700
    Population: 9,121
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    14
    Royal OakMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $289,800
    Population: 58,053
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    15
    MidlandMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $177,600
    Population: 42,404
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    16
    Rochester HillsMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $359,800
    Population: 76,041
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    17
    MuskegonMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $99,600
    Population: 38,286
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    18
    DearbornMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $189,400
    Population: 108,414
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    19
    LivoniaMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $249,000
    Population: 94,928
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    20
    WarrenMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $169,300
    Population: 138,588
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    21
    TroyMI
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $375,600
    Population: 87,170
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    22
    TaylorMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $132,300
    Population: 62,937
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    23
    WyomingMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $180,300
    Population: 76,732
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    24
    Lincoln ParkMI
    Kurby Score: 73
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $109,500
    Population: 39,807
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41
    25
    DetroitMI
    Kurby Score: 72
    Electricity Rate: 13.71¢/kWh
    Home Value: $66,700
    Population: 636,787
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 41

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