Here Are The 8 Cheapest Yet Greatest Places To Live In Michigan

So you want to live a fun, active lifestyle, without having to pay an arm and a leg for it. Lucky for you, you live in Michigan is one of the best places in the union to get you best bang for your buck. Question is, do you care only about the bottom line, or do you want both value and quality of life? Here are some places across the state that give you both.

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With very low home values, yet bareable drive to either Detroit or Chicago, as well as the Michigan beaches, you have access to some great locales at an affordable cost of living.

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The Motor City has rebranded itself as a cosmopolitan city, where one can find affordable housing, while at the same time enjoy the city's burgeoning creative scene.

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With a close proximity to the amenities of Detroit, as well as the hip downtown setting of Ferndale, you'll find an affordable alternative to fun, big city living.

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Here, you have the full package of affordable housing and the gorgeous surroundings of the beaches on Lake Michigan.

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Here, you'll find a number of great restaurants, a low cost of living, and access to healthy food and medical care. Nice combination.

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Here, you can afford to pursue that starving artist career, without actually starving. Plus, you can detour to Grand Rapids whenever you're looking for some of the comfort of a larger city.

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Here, you'll have more opportunities to stay physically active and at the same time enjoy the local foodie scene, all with a low cost of living.

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Looking for close access to the culture of Ann Arbor, without the high cost of living? Ypsilanti offers that and a more manageable cost of living.

Makes you realize that Michigan really has the best of both worlds, right? Tell us though, where are some places you just love for their value AND amenities?