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Is Tecumseh, MI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,09438% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,768about $5,647/month · 22% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$216,70035% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 82% 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 $43,760 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 53 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Tecumseh
$1,094
Highland Park
$741
Big Rapids
$1,198
Houghton
$1,078
Center Line
$1,659
Westwood
$995
Beecher
$1,177

How much do households earn in Tecumseh?

Under $25k
14.9%
$25k–50k
29.5%
$50k–100k
35.8%
$100k–150k
12.0%
$150k+
5.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Tecumseh

SizeTecumsehU.S. average
Studio$737$1,338
1 bedroom$738$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,233$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,306$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Tecumseh

🏛️ Property tax$3,369a year · 1.55% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$173a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Tecumseh

Commute to work25.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tecumseh?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $410 a month less.

Renting
$1,094
Owning
$1,504

Owning assumes a typical $216,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,670 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Tecumseh, MI?

Renting in Tecumseh costs a median of about $1,094 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,760 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Tecumseh cheap or expensive?

Tecumseh is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.4% of the typical household income of $67,768. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Tecumseh?

The median homeowner in Tecumseh pays $3,369 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.

Is Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh?

The median home value in Tecumseh is $216,700, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

8,646 people live in Tecumseh. Numbers are typical (middle) values.