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Is Temperance, MI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,46117% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$87,901about $7,325/month · 1% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$250,10025% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 60% 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 $58,440 a year. That is $28 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 113 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Temperance
$1,461
Benton Harbor
$941
Westwood
$995
Greenville
$1,799
Saline
$1,761
Ecorse
$1,234
Lapeer
$1,592

How much do households earn in Temperance?

Under $25k
10.8%
$25k–50k
19.0%
$50k–100k
39.2%
$100k–150k
22.8%
$150k+
7.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Temperance

SizeTemperanceU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,502$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,893$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Temperance

🏛️ Property tax$2,823a year · 1.13% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$136a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Temperance

Commute to work28 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Temperance?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $274 a month less.

Renting
$1,461
Owning
$1,735

Owning assumes a typical $250,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Temperance, MI?

Renting in Temperance costs a median of about $1,461 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,440 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Temperance cheap or expensive?

Temperance is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $87,901. It ranks 113th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Temperance?

The median homeowner in Temperance pays $2,823 a year in property taxes, about 1.13% of the median home value.

Is Temperance 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 Temperance?

The median home value in Temperance is $250,100, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

8,914 people live in Temperance. Numbers are typical (middle) values.