Detroit suburb named one of the cheapest and safest places to live in the US

They say you can’t have your cake and eat it too, but most people agree that this saying doesn’t make much sense and that you should definitely be able to have the best of both worlds.

Of course, all too often it is clear that you have to choose between two difficult choices. When it comes to where you want to live, that choice can often come down to affordability or safety.

Affordable housing generally compromises safety, while safety is often expensive. However, there is one place in Michigan that can offer both.

According to a study by GO Banking Rates, a Detroit suburb is among the 15 cheapest And safest places to live in the country.

Of course, at first glance this may seem a bit shocking. Although the cost of living in Michigan is below average, the Detroit area has a reputation for high crime. Of course, the Detroit metropolitan area is home to some of the wealthiest areas in the state that are quite safe.

According to the survey, White Lake Charter Township is the cheapest and safest place to live in Michigan.

White Lake is located in the northwest suburbs of metro Detroit in Oakland County. Like most places on the list, White Lake is a smaller city with a population of just 30,990.

Those near Michigan may know the area of ​​Alpine Valley Ski Resort and Highland Recreation Area.

White Lake has an overall crime rate of only 4.2 per 1,000 residents and annual expenditures are only about $22,185, according to the study.

That said, homes in White Lake are few and far between; about 55 were on the market in March, according to Zillow. Zillow also indicates that the median home price is $364,055, about $10,000 more than the national average. Conversely, Apartments.com says the average rent in White Lake is $1,014 per month, with 47 units available at the time of writing.

So the barrier to entry can be a bit of a hurdle, but those who find a home in White Lake seem to have a comfortable place to settle.