Cost of Living in Cutlerville, MI

Population 19,465 · 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

Cutlerville offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $201,000 — costs less than 3.1 times median household income of $65,833, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Cutlerville sits roughly 9 miles south of Grand Rapids — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 11% lower than Grand Rapids' $226,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 66
Rent 89

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

About the Cost of Living in Cutlerville

The median home value in Cutlerville is $200,900 — 34% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,174/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,833/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below 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, Cutlerville has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$200,900
34% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$283,665
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,174/mo
11% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.3x
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 68.5%
Renter-occupied 31.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,174
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,788/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
22.4 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.7%
Carpooled
8.1%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
8.0%

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
$65,833
12% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,506
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Labor Force Participation
74.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.3%
Graduate degree 6.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.6
Male median age 33.5
Female median age 33.6

💨 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cutlerville, MI?

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

What is average rent in Cutlerville, MI?

The median gross rent in Cutlerville is $1,174 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cutlerville?

The median home value in Cutlerville is $200,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cutlerville?

The median household income in Cutlerville is $65,833 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cutlerville, MI?

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

Is Cutlerville, MI affordable?

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

Cutlerville at a Glance

Population
19,465
Median Income
$65,833
Home Value
$200,900
Median Rent
$1,174/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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