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Is Comstock Northwest, MI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6794% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,243about $6,604/month · 9% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$261,10022% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,160 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Michigan. It is number 140 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Comstock Northwest
$1,679
Chelsea
$1,790
Springfield
$981
Gladstone
$553
Grosse Pointe
$1,984
St. Clair
$1,231
Eaton Rapids
$1,034

How much do households earn in Comstock Northwest?

Under $25k
14.7%
$25k–50k
25.4%
$50k–100k
38.7%
$100k–150k
10.8%
$150k+
8.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Comstock Northwest

SizeComstock NorthwestU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,063$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,336$1,509

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

How expensive is Comstock Northwest 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 Comstock Northwest, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Comstock Northwest

🏛️ Property tax$3,666a year · 1.40% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$126a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Comstock Northwest

Commute to work19.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree38.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home46.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Comstock Northwest?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $133 a month less.

Renting
$1,679
Owning
$1,812

Owning assumes a typical $261,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Comstock Northwest, MI?

Renting in Comstock Northwest costs a median of about $1,679 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

How much do I need to make to live in Comstock Northwest?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,160 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Comstock Northwest cheap or expensive?

Comstock Northwest is rated OK: rent takes 25.4% of the typical household income of $79,243. It ranks 140th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Comstock Northwest?

The median homeowner in Comstock Northwest pays $3,666 a year in property taxes, about 1.40% of the median home value.

Is Comstock Northwest 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 Comstock Northwest?

The median home value in Comstock Northwest is $261,100, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,391 people live in Comstock Northwest. Numbers are typical (middle) values.