salaryRent is lower than in 81% 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 $44,760 a year. That is $22 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 57 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Flint?
Share of households by yearly income. 5.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Flint
| Size | Flint | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $669 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $695 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $984 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,160 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,165 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Flint overall?
Everyday prices in the Flint metro area are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Flint
Life in Flint
What jobs pay in Flint
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $132,020 | 10.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $126,020 | 10.7% |
| Physician Assistant | $125,190 | 10.7% |
| Lawyer | $107,830 | 12.5% |
| Software Developer | $101,750 | 13.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $97,780 | 13.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,500 | 15.2% |
| Operations Manager | $83,020 | 16.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $82,100 | 16.4% |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,500 | 16.5% |
| Plumber | $80,510 | 16.7% |
| Electrician | $78,270 | 17.2% |
| Accountant | $74,500 | 18.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,670 | 20.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,620 | 20.5% |
| Police Officer | $64,320 | 20.9% |
| Carpenter | $61,360 | 21.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,990 | 22.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,870 | 22.4% |
| Truck Driver | $50,200 | 26.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $44,030 | 30.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,190 | 34.3% |
| Firefighter | $39,150 | 34.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,800 | 34.6% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,500 | 35.8% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,390 | 35.9% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,350 | 36.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,320 | 39.1% |
| Cashier | $29,380 | 45.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Flint?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $748 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $53,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $5,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Flint, MI?
Renting in Flint costs a median of about $1,119 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Flint?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,760 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Flint cheap or expensive?
Flint is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.1% of the typical household income of $40,601. It ranks 57th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Flint?
The median homeowner in Flint pays $1,106 a year in property taxes, about 2.07% of the median home value.
Is Flint more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Flint?
The median home value in Flint is $53,500, about 1.3 times the typical yearly household income.
80,175 people live in Flint. Numbers are typical (middle) values.