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Is Kingsford, MI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,01442% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,473about $5,539/month · 24% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$132,10060% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 12.8 minutes. Most homes (76%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,560 a year. That is $20 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 39 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kingsford
$1,014
Frankenmuth
$2,634
Allegan
$1,233
Davison
$1,019
Utica
$1,251
Eaton Rapids
$1,034
Gladstone
$553

How much do households earn in Kingsford?

Under $25k
17.4%
$25k–50k
24.1%
$50k–100k
36.8%
$100k–150k
15.3%
$150k+
3.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kingsford

SizeKingsfordU.S. average
1 bedroom$691$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,085$1,509

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

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

Taxes and bills in Kingsford

🏛️ Property tax$2,238a year · 1.69% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$117a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kingsford

Commute to work12.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home76%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kingsford?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $97 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,014
Owning
$917

Owning assumes a typical $132,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,210 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kingsford, MI?

Renting in Kingsford costs a median of about $1,014 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,560 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kingsford cheap or expensive?

Kingsford is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.3% of the typical household income of $66,473. It ranks 39th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kingsford?

The median homeowner in Kingsford pays $2,238 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.

Is Kingsford 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 Kingsford?

The median home value in Kingsford is $132,100, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.

5,124 people live in Kingsford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.