Michigan Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 83 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$873/mo
Average Home Value
$182,224
Average Owner Cost
$902/mo
▼25% below national average rent
At a Glance
Average Monthly Rent
$873/mo
25% below national median
Average Home Value
$182,224
35% below national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$902/mo
46% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Most Expensive Counties
All Michigan Counties
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw County | Moderate$1,400/mo | $353,000 | $1,612/mo | 32.0% |
| Oakland County | Moderate$1,319/mo | $320,400 | $1,483/mo | 27.0% |
| Livingston County | Moderate$1,236/mo | $331,100 | $1,502/mo | 28.0% |
| Leelanau County | Moderate$1,223/mo | $406,900 | $1,199/mo | 25.0% |
| Grand Traverse County | Moderate$1,215/mo | $296,200 | $1,170/mo | 30.0% |
| Kent County | Moderate$1,176/mo | $265,700 | $1,181/mo | 29.0% |
| Macomb County | Moderate$1,175/mo | $231,400 | $1,191/mo | 30.0% |
| Ottawa County | Moderate$1,148/mo | $291,200 | $1,227/mo | 28.0% |
| Wayne County | Moderate$1,087/mo | $170,200 | $990/mo | 32.0% |
| Allegan County | Moderate$1,065/mo | $247,000 | $1,082/mo | 28.0% |
| Ingham County | Moderate$1,058/mo | $187,500 | $1,161/mo | 31.0% |
| Kalamazoo County | Moderate$1,049/mo | $227,500 | $1,162/mo | 29.0% |
| Eaton County | Moderate$1,042/mo | $206,700 | $1,139/mo | 25.0% |
| Clinton County | Moderate$1,039/mo | $243,700 | $1,202/mo | 26.0% |
| Emmet County | Moderate$1,033/mo | $275,300 | $1,081/mo | 26.0% |
| Monroe County | Moderate$1,017/mo | $215,700 | $1,119/mo | 31.0% |
| St. Clair County | Affordable$999/mo | $213,900 | $1,007/mo | 32.0% |
| Benzie County | Affordable$974/mo | $254,400 | $1,035/mo | 27.0% |
| Midland County | Affordable$974/mo | $184,300 | $1,003/mo | 30.0% |
| Lenawee County | Affordable$965/mo | $181,100 | $1,019/mo | 29.0% |
| Muskegon County | Affordable$960/mo | $180,900 | $917/mo | 29.0% |
| Lapeer County | Affordable$959/mo | $229,100 | $1,105/mo | 30.0% |
| Jackson County | Affordable$958/mo | $182,900 | $946/mo | 29.0% |
| Barry County | Affordable$955/mo | $243,700 | $1,095/mo | 26.0% |
| Calhoun County | Affordable$937/mo | $151,500 | $918/mo | 29.0% |
| Genesee County | Affordable$936/mo | $172,900 | $992/mo | 31.0% |
| Charlevoix County | Affordable$929/mo | $242,800 | $1,081/mo | 28.0% |
| Berrien County | Affordable$923/mo | $211,400 | $987/mo | 29.0% |
| Marquette County | Affordable$923/mo | $202,000 | $873/mo | 31.0% |
| Saginaw County | Affordable$921/mo | $139,400 | $830/mo | 32.0% |
| Antrim County | Affordable$920/mo | $222,500 | $952/mo | 25.0% |
| Branch County | Affordable$900/mo | $147,500 | $837/mo | 25.0% |
| Newaygo County | Affordable$882/mo | $178,300 | $868/mo | 28.0% |
| Otsego County | Affordable$880/mo | $196,500 | $971/mo | 31.0% |
| Wexford County | Affordable$877/mo | $160,300 | $885/mo | 29.0% |
| Shiawassee County | Affordable$876/mo | $164,600 | $947/mo | 29.0% |
| Cass County | Affordable$870/mo | $205,200 | $995/mo | 28.0% |
| Mecosta County | Affordable$867/mo | $169,900 | $782/mo | 31.0% |
| Montcalm County | Affordable$867/mo | $172,100 | $908/mo | 27.0% |
| Isabella County | Affordable$863/mo | $165,100 | $931/mo | 32.0% |
| Lake County | Affordable$863/mo | $122,900 | $729/mo | 32.0% |
| Van Buren County | Affordable$845/mo | $189,900 | $1,000/mo | 29.0% |
| Ionia County | Affordable$840/mo | $189,400 | $1,000/mo | 28.0% |
| Mason County | Affordable$840/mo | $199,300 | $863/mo | 28.0% |
| Missaukee County | Affordable$838/mo | $163,700 | $868/mo | 30.0% |
| Ogemaw County | Affordable$828/mo | $138,600 | $702/mo | 37.0% |
| Crawford County | Affordable$825/mo | $149,900 | $763/mo | 28.0% |
| St. Joseph County | Affordable$825/mo | $167,600 | $875/mo | 24.0% |
| Cheboygan County | Affordable$822/mo | $175,200 | $793/mo | 30.0% |
| Manistee County | Affordable$820/mo | $166,600 | $784/mo | 33.0% |
| Sanilac County | Affordable$814/mo | $162,200 | $786/mo | 28.0% |
| Montmorency County | Affordable$811/mo | $142,000 | $705/mo | 39.0% |
| Bay County | Affordable$809/mo | $135,100 | $825/mo | 27.0% |
| Gratiot County | Affordable$808/mo | $136,800 | $912/mo | 30.0% |
| Hillsdale County | Affordable$801/mo | $170,500 | $850/mo | 27.0% |
| Luce County | Affordable$799/mo | $110,400 | $685/mo | 31.0% |
| Tuscola County | Affordable$796/mo | $136,900 | $793/mo | 26.0% |
| Chippewa County | Affordable$793/mo | $153,100 | $805/mo | 28.0% |
| Alcona County | Affordable$790/mo | $157,500 | $686/mo | 28.0% |
| Roscommon County | Affordable$789/mo | $148,000 | $634/mo | 31.0% |
| Oceana County | Affordable$768/mo | $167,600 | $836/mo | 26.0% |
| Houghton County | Affordable$767/mo | $140,300 | $752/mo | 32.0% |
| Kalkaska County | Affordable$767/mo | $174,300 | $866/mo | 29.0% |
| Osceola County | Affordable$764/mo | $139,600 | $761/mo | 26.0% |
| Mackinac County | Affordable$761/mo | $165,600 | $766/mo | 22.0% |
| Dickinson County | Affordable$744/mo | $130,300 | $750/mo | 27.0% |
| Clare County | Affordable$743/mo | $117,400 | $706/mo | 29.0% |
| Huron County | Affordable$743/mo | $141,300 | $688/mo | 25.0% |
| Arenac County | Affordable$741/mo | $129,000 | $709/mo | 28.0% |
| Alger County | Affordable$712/mo | $165,700 | $766/mo | 22.0% |
| Delta County | Affordable$698/mo | $146,800 | $762/mo | 26.0% |
| Gladwin County | Affordable$689/mo | $153,200 | $794/mo | 28.0% |
| Keweenaw County | Affordable$679/mo | $181,400 | $686/mo | 23.0% |
| Menominee County | Affordable$675/mo | $142,700 | $664/mo | 26.0% |
| Oscoda County | Affordable$675/mo | $126,000 | $684/mo | 24.0% |
| Alpena County | Affordable$660/mo | $137,800 | $681/mo | 28.0% |
| Iosco County | Affordable$659/mo | $122,900 | $629/mo | 27.0% |
| Schoolcraft County | Affordable$654/mo | $123,500 | $660/mo | 32.0% |
| Presque Isle County | Affordable$625/mo | $135,200 | $676/mo | 28.0% |
| Gogebic County | Affordable$577/mo | $99,700 | $660/mo | 29.0% |
| Ontonagon County | Affordable$571/mo | $101,000 | $570/mo | 27.0% |
| Baraga County | Affordable$557/mo | $124,400 | $721/mo | 20.0% |
| Iron County | Affordable$510/mo | $101,500 | $661/mo | 30.0% |
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