Im a student living in So Cal (California), and we were considering moving back to my home state of Michigan after I get my degree in nursing. Does anyone know the average salary for an RN in Michigan? Judging by what Ive seen here so far, maybe well stay here and move north. Housing is extremely expensive here. In the San Fernando valley which is LA county a small house can cost any where from $500,000 - $700,000 easy.