salaryRent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,840 a year. That is $21 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 54 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Burton?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Burton
| Size | Burton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $739 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $675 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,179 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,396 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Burton overall?
Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Burton, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Burton
Life in Burton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $113 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $141,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Burton, MI?
Renting in Burton costs a median of about $1,096 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Burton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,840 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Burton cheap or expensive?
Burton is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $64,766. It ranks 54th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Burton?
The median homeowner in Burton pays $2,281 a year in property taxes, about 1.61% of the median home value.
Is Burton 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 Burton?
The median home value in Burton is $141,600, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
29,500 people live in Burton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.