Muskegon is Located on the Eastern Side of Lake Michigan
Driving Distance
Driving Time
Direct Distance
High-Speed Ferry
Muskegon – Chicago
180 mi
3-1/3 hrs
121 mi
n/a/
Muskegon – Milwaukee
279 mi
5 hrs
87 mi
2-1/2 hrs
10 Great Reasons To Retire in Muskegon
1. Living costs 42% lower than Chicago. 2. 6th lowest retirement tax bite in the U.S. 3. Clean, accessible and award winning sugar-sand beaches. 4. Never more than a few hours away from family, friends and big-city amenities. 5.Renaissance zone tax breaks that eliminate virtually all state and local taxes. 6. Enjoy all four seasons - without worries about extreme catastrophic conditions. 7. World-class freshwater sailing, fishing - affordable and right outside your door. 8. Affordable luxury condo living (even on the water). A lifestyle only for the rich in big cities like Chicago. 9. No traffic jams or long commutes. 10. Clean community with full public services and excellent healthcare facilities.
Things to Consider
"Single taxpayers can take up to $250,000 of profit from a home sale tax-free, while couples who file jointly can enjoy up to $500,000 in tax-free profit." (Kiplinger's Retirement Report)