The Cost of Living in Richland/Gull Lake & Why Buying a Home in Richland is a Great Idea
While a dollar bill looks the same across the United States, its value is different depending on where you live. In fact, where you live and the desirability to live there determines the price of housing, grocery, health and more. These factors define a city’s cost of living. Curious what the cost of living is and why you should consider buying a home in Richland, MI? Here’s a look at the details, plus how Richland compares to Kalamazoo County:
(The cost of living is based on a U.S. average of 100.)
Overall: 104
Grocery: 90.7
Health: 89
Housing: 119
Median Home Cost: $223,200
Utilities: 101
Transportation: 113
Miscellaneous: 90
Overall: 93
Grocery: 90.7
Health: 89
Housing: 80
Median Home Cost: $150,000
Utilities: 101
Transportation: 109
Miscellaneous: 94
Michigan Cost of Living
Overall: 97
Grocery: 95.4
Health: 87
Housing: 76
Median Home Cost: $142,100
Utilities: 100
Transportation: 133
Miscellaneous: 97
With a cost of living of 104.4, Richland may seem higher…but lets look at the value of buying a home in Richland!
The Richland/Gull Lake Community is an extremely desirable area to live & buy real estate! Why do locals LOVE the community so much? Here are just a few reasons:
Great schools – Gull Lake ISD
Friendly, safe community with low crime rates
Primarily residential/farm community (no big businesses or industries within the Gull Lake School area)
Close in proximity to Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Battle Creek!
Kalamazoo & Grand Rapids have been named as best places to live by thecrazytourist.com!
Access to Gull Lake – sports, fishing, boating and more
Great local restaurants, coffee shops and breweries/brewpub
Looking for homes for sale in Richland or on Gull Lake! Start HERE to search for Gull Lake Schools’ homes.
Who do you know looking to make a move to the Richland/Gull Lake area? Give our team a call. We are always happy to help your family and friends locate a home