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Is Grandville, MI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,34823% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$84,600about $7,050/month · 3% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$271,30018% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,920 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 94 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Grandville
$1,348
Grosse Pointe Woods
$2,078
Traverse City
$1,673
Mount Clemens
$1,132
Wixom
$1,218
Wayne
$1,225
Northview
$1,612

How much do households earn in Grandville?

Under $25k
14.1%
$25k–50k
23.2%
$50k–100k
35.9%
$100k–150k
16.2%
$150k+
9.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Grandville

SizeGrandvilleU.S. average
Studio$1,161$1,338
1 bedroom$1,236$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,267$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,882$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Grandville

🏛️ Property tax$3,377a year · 1.24% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$104a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Grandville

Commute to work18 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Grandville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $534 a month less.

Renting
$1,348
Owning
$1,882

Owning assumes a typical $271,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,130 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Grandville, MI?

Renting in Grandville costs a median of about $1,348 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,920 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Grandville cheap or expensive?

Grandville is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $84,600. It ranks 94th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Grandville?

The median homeowner in Grandville pays $3,377 a year in property taxes, about 1.24% of the median home value.

Is Grandville 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 Grandville?

The median home value in Grandville is $271,300, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

16,356 people live in Grandville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.