salaryRent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.4 minutes. Most homes (84.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,080 a year. That is $26 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 100 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Freeland?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Freeland
| Size | Freeland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,249 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,733 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Freeland overall?
Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Freeland, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Freeland
Life in Freeland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Freeland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $468 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $265,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Freeland, MI?
Renting in Freeland costs a median of about $1,377 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Freeland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,080 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Freeland cheap or expensive?
Freeland is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.9% of the typical household income of $119,225. It ranks 100th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Freeland?
The median homeowner in Freeland pays $3,495 a year in property taxes, about 1.31% of the median home value.
Is Freeland 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 Freeland?
The median home value in Freeland is $265,900, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
7,557 people live in Freeland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.