salaryRent is lower than in 59% 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 $58,880 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 115 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Westland?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Westland
| Size | Westland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,077 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,107 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,338 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,541 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,787 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Westland 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 Westland, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Westland
Life in Westland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Westland?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $191 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $184,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Westland, MI?
Renting in Westland costs a median of about $1,472 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Westland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,880 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Westland cheap or expensive?
Westland is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $66,949. It ranks 115th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Westland?
The median homeowner in Westland pays $2,751 a year in property taxes, about 1.49% of the median home value.
Is Westland 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 Westland?
The median home value in Westland is $184,600, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
83,633 people live in Westland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.