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Is Eastpointe, MI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6486% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,218about $5,602/month · 23% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$142,20057% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 50% 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 $65,920 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 132 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Eastpointe
$1,648
Holland
$1,734
Bay City
$790
Jackson
$978
Muskegon
$1,452
Burton
$1,096
Lincoln Park
$1,147

How much do households earn in Eastpointe?

Under $25k
12.3%
$25k–50k
27.7%
$50k–100k
37.4%
$100k–150k
12.1%
$150k+
2.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Eastpointe

SizeEastpointeU.S. average
1 bedroom$920$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,335$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,640$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,534$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Eastpointe

🏛️ Property tax$2,583a year · 1.82% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$130a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Eastpointe

Commute to work26.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment12.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Eastpointe?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $661 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,648
Owning
$987

Owning assumes a typical $142,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,220 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Eastpointe, MI?

Renting in Eastpointe costs a median of about $1,648 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,920 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Eastpointe cheap or expensive?

Eastpointe is rated OK: rent takes 29.4% of the typical household income of $67,218. It ranks 132nd cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Eastpointe?

The median homeowner in Eastpointe pays $2,583 a year in property taxes, about 1.82% of the median home value.

Is Eastpointe 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 Eastpointe?

The median home value in Eastpointe is $142,200, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

33,982 people live in Eastpointe. Numbers are typical (middle) values.