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Is Marysville, MI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6834% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,153about $6,013/month · 17% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$208,60037% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (83.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,320 a year. That is $32 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 141 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in Marysville?

Under $25k
15.7%
$25k–50k
25.4%
$50k–100k
32.8%
$100k–150k
15.7%
$150k+
6.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marysville

SizeMarysvilleU.S. average
Studio$1,193$1,338
2 bedrooms$1,147$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,284$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Marysville

🏛️ Property tax$3,234a year · 1.55% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$134a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marysville

Commute to work24.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home83.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marysville?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $236 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,683
Owning
$1,447

Owning assumes a typical $208,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,860 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marysville, MI?

Renting in Marysville costs a median of about $1,683 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,320 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marysville cheap or expensive?

Marysville is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $72,153. It ranks 141st cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marysville?

The median homeowner in Marysville pays $3,234 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.

Is Marysville 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 Marysville?

The median home value in Marysville is $208,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

9,925 people live in Marysville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.