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Is Dundee, MI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,47116% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,026about $7,086/month · 2% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$257,30023% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,840 a year. That is $28 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 114 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Dundee
$1,471
Dowagiac
$929
Houghton Lake
$912
Buena Vista
$1,002
Zeeland
$1,122
Swartz Creek
$1,379
Richmond
$955

How much do households earn in Dundee?

Under $25k
7.9%
$25k–50k
20.7%
$50k–100k
51.3%
$100k–150k
12.8%
$150k+
5.6%

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

Rent by apartment size in Dundee

SizeDundeeU.S. average
1 bedroom$759$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,492$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,435$1,698

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

How expensive is Dundee 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 Dundee, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Dundee

🏛️ Property tax$3,518a year · 1.37% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$128a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Dundee

Commute to work28.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dundee?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $314 a month less.

Renting
$1,471
Owning
$1,785

Owning assumes a typical $257,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,730 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dundee, MI?

Renting in Dundee costs a median of about $1,471 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,840 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Dundee cheap or expensive?

Dundee is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $85,026. It ranks 114th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Dundee?

The median homeowner in Dundee pays $3,518 a year in property taxes, about 1.37% of the median home value.

Is Dundee 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 Dundee?

The median home value in Dundee is $257,300, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

5,744 people live in Dundee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.