Cost of Living in Michigan
50 cities • 3,500,570 total population • 2026 Data
$68,867
Avg. Median Income
-11% vs national
$1,171
Avg. Median Rent
-13% vs national
$204,362
Avg. Home Value
-40% vs national
6.8%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Michigan has 50 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 3,500,570 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $68,867, which is 11% below the national median.
Rent averages $1,171 per month, and the average home value is $204,362. The largest city is Detroit, while Bay City offers the lowest rent and Forest Hills has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Michigan
Most Expensive Cities in Michigan
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Hills | $1,950 | $156,618 | $474,800 |
| 2 | Novi | $1,696 | $110,938 | $399,100 |
| 3 | Rochester Hills | $1,606 | $119,054 | $377,400 |
| 4 | Troy | $1,557 | $119,299 | $396,800 |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | $1,552 | $81,089 | $435,100 |
Highest Income Cities in Michigan
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Hills | $156,618 | $1,950 | 28,494 |
| 2 | Troy | $119,299 | $1,557 | 87,307 |
| 3 | Rochester Hills | $119,054 | $1,606 | 76,086 |
| 4 | Novi | $110,938 | $1,696 | 66,224 |
| 5 | Farmington Hills | $101,863 | $1,475 | 83,316 |
All Cities in Michigan
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 636,644 | $39,575 | $1,034 | $76,800 |
| Grand Rapids | 197,768 | $65,526 | $1,191 | $225,500 |
| Warren | 138,128 | $63,741 | $1,184 | $181,900 |
| Sterling Heights | 133,473 | $78,429 | $1,267 | $260,700 |
| Ann Arbor | 121,179 | $81,089 | $1,552 | $435,100 |
| Lansing | 112,546 | $52,170 | $976 | $119,400 |
| Dearborn | 107,846 | $65,192 | $1,264 | $205,900 |
| Livonia | 94,058 | $96,317 | $1,284 | $265,300 |
| Troy | 87,307 | $119,299 | $1,557 | $396,800 |
| Westland | 84,155 | $62,216 | $1,113 | $176,500 |
| Farmington Hills | 83,316 | $101,863 | $1,475 | $333,200 |
| Flint | 80,835 | $36,194 | $859 | $47,600 |
| Wyoming | 76,865 | $72,163 | $1,141 | $203,900 |
| Rochester Hills | 76,086 | $119,054 | $1,606 | $377,400 |
| Southfield | 76,025 | $65,848 | $1,301 | $226,900 |
| Kalamazoo | 73,132 | $48,965 | $1,031 | $164,500 |
| Novi | 66,224 | $110,938 | $1,696 | $399,100 |
| Taylor | 62,405 | $59,537 | $1,036 | $141,200 |
| Dearborn Heights | 62,099 | $61,035 | $1,260 | $174,900 |
| Pontiac | 61,914 | $42,791 | $1,007 | $110,600 |
| St. Clair Shores | 58,287 | $72,693 | $1,143 | $196,400 |
| Royal Oak | 57,880 | $95,182 | $1,335 | $305,900 |
| Kentwood | 54,114 | $73,647 | $1,205 | $249,000 |
| Battle Creek | 52,392 | $51,699 | $934 | $127,600 |
| Portage | 49,015 | $79,529 | $1,120 | $243,400 |
| Roseville | 47,240 | $61,222 | $1,175 | $142,700 |
| East Lansing | 45,394 | $43,547 | $1,122 | $251,600 |
| Saginaw | 43,879 | $37,298 | $909 | $54,000 |
| Midland | 42,461 | $74,906 | $990 | $192,400 |
| Lincoln Park | 39,511 | $57,183 | $972 | $117,400 |
| Muskegon | 37,203 | $46,342 | $927 | $121,800 |
| Holland | 34,266 | $72,905 | $1,143 | $235,800 |
| Eastpointe | 34,003 | $58,196 | $1,335 | $129,100 |
| Bay City | 32,445 | $47,904 | $739 | $89,900 |
| Jackson | 31,206 | $42,848 | $874 | $94,700 |
| Southgate | 29,551 | $64,635 | $1,102 | $165,400 |
| Burton | 29,529 | $57,767 | $1,006 | $131,200 |
| Oak Park | 29,370 | $65,882 | $1,354 | $198,500 |
| Port Huron | 28,724 | $49,377 | $972 | $136,000 |
| Forest Hills | 28,494 | $156,618 | $1,950 | $474,800 |
| Madison Heights | 28,411 | $66,726 | $1,138 | $190,300 |
| Allen Park | 28,128 | $80,045 | $1,181 | $174,500 |
| Hamtramck | 27,830 | $40,103 | $907 | $116,400 |
| Garden City | 26,910 | $64,396 | $991 | $162,400 |
| Allendale | 25,741 | $68,449 | $1,081 | $287,600 |
| Inkster | 25,602 | $39,632 | $1,127 | $75,700 |
| Okemos | 25,503 | $97,603 | $1,250 | $336,800 |
| Holt | 25,275 | $87,827 | $1,323 | $213,200 |
| Walker | 25,201 | $73,835 | $1,121 | $266,400 |
| Norton Shores | 25,000 | $73,390 | $1,286 | $214,000 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.