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Is Allendale, MI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$95246% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,657about $6,305/month · 13% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$307,9007% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,080 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Michigan. It is number 27 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Allendale
$952
Garden City
$1,881
Okemos
$1,811
Hamtramck
$1,374
Allen Park
$1,059
Inkster
$1,746
Walker
$1,486

How much do households earn in Allendale?

Under $25k
13.7%
$25k–50k
21.0%
$50k–100k
39.4%
$100k–150k
12.9%
$150k+
6.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Allendale

SizeAllendaleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,161$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,044$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,785$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,677$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Allendale overall?

Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
82
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
100
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Allendale, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Allendale

🏛️ Property tax$3,271a year · 1.06% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$101a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Allendale

Commute to work20.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree42.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home52.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line29.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Allendale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,184 a month less.

Renting
$952
Owning
$2,136

Owning assumes a typical $307,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,790 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Allendale, MI?

Renting in Allendale costs a median of about $952 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

How much do I need to make to live in Allendale?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,080 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Allendale cheap or expensive?

Allendale is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.1% of the typical household income of $75,657. It ranks 27th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Allendale?

The median homeowner in Allendale pays $3,271 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.

Is Allendale more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Allendale?

The median home value in Allendale is $307,900, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.

26,679 people live in Allendale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.