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Is Ecorse, MI expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 34 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,23430% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$43,400about $3,617/month · 50% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$65,40080% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 74% 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 $49,360 a year. That is $24 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 77 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ecorse
$1,234
Lapeer
$1,592
Saline
$1,761
Greenville
$1,799
Benton Harbor
$941
Plymouth
$1,839
Temperance
$1,461

How much do households earn in Ecorse?

Under $25k
33.0%
$25k–50k
25.0%
$50k–100k
25.5%
$100k–150k
6.1%
$150k+
2.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 8.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Ecorse

SizeEcorseU.S. average
1 bedroom$422$1,324
2 bedrooms$921$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,313$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Ecorse

🏛️ Property tax$1,648a year · 2.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$169a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ecorse

Commute to work23.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree8.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line29.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ecorse?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $780 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,234
Owning
$454

Owning assumes a typical $65,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $6,540 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ecorse, MI?

Renting in Ecorse costs a median of about $1,234 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,360 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ecorse cheap or expensive?

Ecorse is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.1% of the typical household income of $43,400. It ranks 77th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ecorse?

The median homeowner in Ecorse pays $1,648 a year in property taxes, about 2.52% of the median home value.

Is Ecorse 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 Ecorse?

The median home value in Ecorse is $65,400, about 1.5 times the typical yearly household income.

9,064 people live in Ecorse. Numbers are typical (middle) values.