Life In Michigan
Michigan offers the perfect blend of opportunity, affordability, and adventure. As a national leader in next-generation industries like EV battery production and clean energy, the state is home to exciting, in-demand careers across a wide range of fields or the perfect place for remote workers and entrepreneurs to shine. But it’s not just about work, Michigan’s diverse landscapes and communities invite you to live fully. Whether you’re drawn to the artistic energy of Detroit...
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Michigan: FUN FACT
Michigan has the longest freshwater shoreline in the United States, exceeding 3,000 miles. This includes its extensive coastline on the Great Lakes.
Awards & Press
Named #1 Best State to Live to Protect Against Climate Change
PolicyGenius
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Named #1 Most Customer Satisfied Mega-Airport in North America
CNN Travel
Ann Arbor, Michigan Named #1 Best Place to Live in America
Fortune
Lansing, Michigan Named #5 Best City in the U.S. for Remote Workers
Crain's Detroit Business
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According to the COLI Manual, composite differences of <4% and categorical differences of <5% are not statistically significant and should not be treated as necessarily accurate.
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Michigan Community Feed
Get a feel for what Michigan is all about from the community's locals who know best.
"I have always thought if I'm gonna live somewhere, I want it to be a great place to live, and being part of [a Michigan] Main Street gives me the power and responsibility to help create that. For me, it has nothing to do with helping my business, it's just wanting to play a part in creating a vibrant downtown for people to enjoy."
Brianna Marrah
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