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Is Howell, MI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,48116% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$65,194about $5,433/month · 25% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$265,60020% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,240 a year. That is $28 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 116 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Howell
$1,481
Lambertville
$1,380
Marysville
$1,683
Grosse Pointe Farms
$1,557
Alpena
$748
Muskegon Heights
$983
Flat Rock
$1,016

How much do households earn in Howell?

Under $25k
15.0%
$25k–50k
32.7%
$50k–100k
33.1%
$100k–150k
9.6%
$150k+
8.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Howell

SizeHowellU.S. average
Studio$1,278$1,338
1 bedroom$1,187$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,350$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,610$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Howell

🏛️ Property tax$3,231a year · 1.22% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$98a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Howell

Commute to work29.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home53.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Howell?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $362 a month less.

Renting
$1,481
Owning
$1,843

Owning assumes a typical $265,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,560 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Howell, MI?

Renting in Howell costs a median of about $1,481 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,240 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Howell cheap or expensive?

Howell is rated OK: rent takes 27.3% of the typical household income of $65,194. It ranks 116th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Howell?

The median homeowner in Howell pays $3,231 a year in property taxes, about 1.22% of the median home value.

Is Howell 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 Howell?

The median home value in Howell is $265,600, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.

10,021 people live in Howell. Numbers are typical (middle) values.