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Is Dearborn Heights, MI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,5909% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$65,132about $5,428/month · 25% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$185,10044% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,600 a year. That is $31 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 128 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Dearborn Heights
$1,590
Taylor
$1,847
Pontiac
$1,216
St. Clair Shores
$1,354
Royal Oak
$1,706
Novi
$1,738
Kentwood
$1,512

How much do households earn in Dearborn Heights?

Under $25k
18.0%
$25k–50k
23.8%
$50k–100k
32.2%
$100k–150k
12.9%
$150k+
5.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Dearborn Heights

SizeDearborn HeightsU.S. average
Studio$1,255$1,338
1 bedroom$1,190$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,504$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,618$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,382$2,098

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

How expensive is Dearborn Heights 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 Dearborn Heights, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Dearborn Heights

🏛️ Property tax$3,036a year · 1.64% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$198a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Dearborn Heights

Commute to work23.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line21.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dearborn Heights?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $306 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,590
Owning
$1,284

Owning assumes a typical $185,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,510 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dearborn Heights, MI?

Renting in Dearborn Heights costs a median of about $1,590 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

How much do I need to make to live in Dearborn Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,600 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Dearborn Heights cheap or expensive?

Dearborn Heights is rated OK: rent takes 29.3% of the typical household income of $65,132. It ranks 128th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Dearborn Heights?

The median homeowner in Dearborn Heights pays $3,036 a year in property taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value.

Is Dearborn Heights 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 Dearborn Heights?

The median home value in Dearborn Heights is $185,100, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

61,771 people live in Dearborn Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.