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ZIP 48044 — Cost of Living

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Home project ranges, sales tax, electricity, and regional price parities

Cost of living in MI

Same ZIP as the dashboard tabs above. Ranges use national cost factors and BEA regional price parities. Not appraisals, bids, or tax advice.

Median household income
$115,664
Median home value
$349,400
Median rent
$1,187

A detailed cost report is not available for this ZIP right now. National job ranges still apply.

All 38 cost guides for ZIP 48044

Home

Contractor ballparks for roofs, HVAC, and common home projects.

Life

Planning ranges for moving, storage, funerals, and filings.

Auto

Typical shop ranges for brakes, tires, oil, and batteries.

Health

National cash-pay ranges for common imaging — not insurance quotes.

Michigan cost of living → Michigan salaries → Economy tab → All cost tools →

Frequently asked questions

How expensive is ZIP 48044 versus the U.S. average?
When a BEA regional price parity is available for this ZIP’s state, national job bands are scaled to local dollars. Missing RPP means you see the national range.
What does a typical home project cost in MI?
National factor pages still apply. Enter this ZIP on a cost guide for a local range when RPP is published.
Is this the same as the ZIP overview?
Yes — this is the Cost of Living tab for this ZIP, with the same place header and topic bar as People, Economy, and Housing. Estimates are planning ranges, not tax advice or appraisals.