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A Lifestyle That Checks All the Boxes

Considering a move to Michigan? You probably have a lot of questions — including which neighborhoods best fit your lifestyle, where the top schools are located, and how the does cost of living compare?

Michigan is home to high-ranking K-12 schools and top universities, leading healthcare providers, and award-winning, inclusive communities. No matter what you’re looking for, the tools below will help guide you in your decision so you can start living your best life in Michigan.

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Find Your Place in Michigan

Answer a few quick questions to discover Michigan’s most amazing places to live.

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Cost of Living Calculator

With a cost of living below the national average and a fraction of what you’ll find in other tech hubs like San Francisco or Austin, your paycheck goes further in Michigan.

Compare Your Living Expenses to Michigan

Healthcare

Taking care of your health is a team sport. Michigan’s growing healthcare sector is filled with nationally recognized hospitals like the University of Michigan Hospital and the Medical Mile in Grand Rapids.

Checkup on Michigan Healthcare

Housing

Whether you’re looking for a cozy cottage near the lake, a loft in a vibrant downtown community or a family-ready home in a suburban city, Michigan cities, including Detroit, Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor, are home to a plethora of family friendly options.

Find Your Dream Home in Michigan

Climate Sustainability

Michigan has been recognized as one of the top states for sustainable development, with a strong commitment to green energy practices and social responsibility.

Enjoy Cleaner Living in the Great Lakes State

K-12 Education

Private and public schools in Michigan are preparing students for the jobs of the future with STEM training, low teacher-to-student ratios and access to technical training.

Explore Michigan’s Diverse Education System

Inclusion

Michigan is welcoming to all. The state’s government leaders have enacted laws to protect the state’s most vulnerable communities while creating initiatives to include each resident in every facet of economic prosperity — from small business ownership to equitable pay.

Feel the Difference

Getting Around

Michigan has built a strong transportation network spanning all major modes, including 18 commercial airports and public transportation in all 83 counties.

Learn About Michigan’s Transportation Options

Family Friendly

From Traverse City to Ann Arbor, Michigan communities offer safe neighborhoods, a strong sense of place and four beautiful seasons of year-round activities that are sure to entertain the entire family.

See Why Michigan is Great for Families

What’s Up in Michigan?

Stay up to date with the latest news from Michigan.

News

Meet the Northeast Region: the Playground of the North

Like the U.S. coastlines, each of Michigan’s coasts offers a different vibe. The Northeast Region is famous for its maritime history, with iconic lighthouses dotting the coast and shipwrecks in Lake Huron that can be explored via scuba diving and snorkeling. It has also earned the nickname “Playground of the North” thanks to its countless […]

Why Raise a Family in Michigan?

What makes Michigan the best state to raise your family? To start, you’ll find a high quality of life and low cost of living. Your dream home is within reach here – with Michigan housing prices 14% below the national average. Cities like Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor are consistently named some of the best […]

5 Things to do After Work in Marquette

It’s 5 PM and you’re off the clock in Marquette. Here’s a roundup of things you can do to make the most of the 5-9 after your 9-5: 🎭 Catch a meal and a movie at the Delft Bistro, set in the historic Delft Theatre. Centrally located in Marquette’s charming downtown, you’ll be in a […]