Michigan Cities: Cost of Living, Housing & Rankings

7 cities tracked in Michigan — median home value is 42% below the national median; median rent is 18% below the national median.

$189,400
Median Home Value
-42% vs national
$1,139/mo
Median Rent
-18% vs national
$61,634
Median Household Income
-15% vs national

Most Affordable to Buy

#CityValue
1Detroit, MI1.8× incomeaffordable
2Lansing, MI2.2× incomeaffordable
3Warren, MI2.7× incomeaffordable
4Dearborn, MI2.9× incomeaffordable
5Sterling Heights, MI3.2× incomeaffordable
6Grand Rapids, MI3.3× incomeaffordable
7Ann Arbor, MI5.3× incomebalanced

Lowest Monthly Rent

#CityValue
1Lansing, MI$954/mo rent
2Detroit, MI$989/mo rent
3Grand Rapids, MI$1,138/mo rent
4Warren, MI$1,139/mo rent
5Dearborn, MI$1,205/mo rent
6Sterling Heights, MI$1,215/mo rent
7Ann Arbor, MI$1,472/mo rent

Highest Median Household Income

#CityValue
1Ann Arbor, MI$78,546 median income
2Sterling Heights, MI$75,381 median income
3Dearborn, MI$64,600 median income
4Grand Rapids, MI$61,634 median income
5Warren, MI$61,633 median income
6Lansing, MI$50,747 median income
7Detroit, MI$37,761 median income

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See population rankings & city comparisons in Michigan →

CityPopulationMedian Home ValueLinks
Detroit, MI636,787$66,700Salary Needed
Grand Rapids, MI198,096$203,900Salary Needed
Warren, MI138,588$169,300Salary Needed
Sterling Heights, MI133,744$243,400Salary Needed
Ann Arbor, MI122,216$416,500Salary Needed
Lansing, MI112,986$112,200Salary Needed
Dearborn, MI108,414$189,400Salary Needed