salaryRent is lower than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,000 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 96 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mason?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mason
| Size | Mason | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,059 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,313 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,494 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mason 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 Mason, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mason
Life in Mason
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mason?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $24 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $198,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mason, MI?
Renting in Mason costs a median of about $1,350 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Mason?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,000 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mason cheap or expensive?
Mason is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $85,328. It ranks 96th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mason?
The median homeowner in Mason pays $3,864 a year in property taxes, about 1.95% of the median home value.
Is Mason 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 Mason?
The median home value in Mason is $198,000, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
8,249 people live in Mason. Numbers are typical (middle) values.