Ohio legalized recreational marijuana nearly two years ago. Illinois has operated one of the nation’s largest cannabis markets since 2020. Yet consumers from both states — along with neighboring Indiana, where recreational marijuana remains illegal — continue crossing state lines to buy cannabis in Michigan.
The reason is simple: price.
Michigan remains one of the least expensive cannabis markets in America, with flower, edibles and vape products often selling for 30% to 50% less than comparable products in neighboring states. That pricing advantage has transformed border communities such as Monroe and New Buffalo into major cannabis shopping destinations.
For many consumers, the savings can be substantial.
A cannabis ounce that might sell for $90 to $130 in Michigan often costs $150 to $220 in Ohio. Similar products frequently command even higher prices in Illinois, where state and local taxes can significantly increase the final cost of a purchase.
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