Cost of Living in Comstock Park, MI

Population 10,306 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Comstock Park sits on the smaller end of the Michigan city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Comstock Park sits roughly 6 miles north of Grand Rapids — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Grand Rapids' $226,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 71
Rent 81

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Comstock Park

The median home value in Comstock Park is $216,600 — 29% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,070/month, 19% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $54,871/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Michigan's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Comstock Park has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$216,600
29% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$298,538
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
19% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,133/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$707
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$962
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,444
Owner-occupied 52.6%
Renter-occupied 47.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,070
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,684/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
23.2 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.0%
Carpooled
13.1%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
5.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$54,871
26% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,581
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
8% above avg
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.3%
Graduate degree 7.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.8
Male median age 32.6
Female median age 34.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
51.5%
Good air days/yr
220
Max AQI recorded
198
PM2.5 days
153
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
17.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
1,847
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Comstock Park, MI?

Comstock Park has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in Comstock Park, MI?

The median gross rent in Comstock Park is $1,070 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Comstock Park?

The median home value in Comstock Park is $216,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Comstock Park?

The median household income in Comstock Park is $54,871 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Comstock Park, MI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Comstock Park is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Comstock Park, MI affordable?

Yes, Comstock Park is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

Comstock Park at a Glance

Population
10,306
Median Income
$54,871
Home Value
$216,600
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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