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Is Mount Clemens, MI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,13235% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$56,416about $4,701/month · 35% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$179,40046% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,280 a year. That is $22 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 59 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mount Clemens
$1,132
Traverse City
$1,673
Northview
$1,612
Berkley
$1,905
Harper Woods
$1,942
Hazel Park
$1,526
Grosse Pointe Woods
$2,078

How much do households earn in Mount Clemens?

Under $25k
22.5%
$25k–50k
26.0%
$50k–100k
27.5%
$100k–150k
13.0%
$150k+
6.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mount Clemens

SizeMount ClemensU.S. average
Studio$905$1,338
1 bedroom$639$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,028$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,804$1,698

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

How expensive is Mount Clemens 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 Mount Clemens, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Mount Clemens

🏛️ Property tax$2,824a year · 1.57% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$122a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mount Clemens

Commute to work26.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mount Clemens?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $113 a month less.

Renting
$1,132
Owning
$1,245

Owning assumes a typical $179,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,940 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mount Clemens, MI?

Renting in Mount Clemens costs a median of about $1,132 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

How much do I need to make to live in Mount Clemens?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,280 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mount Clemens cheap or expensive?

Mount Clemens is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $56,416. It ranks 59th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mount Clemens?

The median homeowner in Mount Clemens pays $2,824 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.

Is Mount Clemens 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 Mount Clemens?

The median home value in Mount Clemens is $179,400, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

15,511 people live in Mount Clemens. Numbers are typical (middle) values.