salaryRent is lower than in 83% 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 18.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,960 a year. That is $21 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 50 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sturgis?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sturgis
| Size | Sturgis | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $764 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $554 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $982 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,132 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,267 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sturgis 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 Sturgis, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sturgis
Life in Sturgis
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sturgis?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $15 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $152,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sturgis, MI?
Renting in Sturgis costs a median of about $1,074 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Sturgis?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,960 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sturgis cheap or expensive?
Sturgis is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $67,633. It ranks 50th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sturgis?
The median homeowner in Sturgis pays $1,879 a year in property taxes, about 1.23% of the median home value.
Is Sturgis 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 Sturgis?
The median home value in Sturgis is $152,600, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
11,054 people live in Sturgis. Numbers are typical (middle) values.