salaryRent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Most households rent (58%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,720 a year. That is $23 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 69 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wixom?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wixom
| Size | Wixom | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $878 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,041 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,296 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,531 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wixom 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 Wixom, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wixom
Life in Wixom
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wixom?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,316 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $365,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wixom, MI?
Renting in Wixom costs a median of about $1,218 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Wixom?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,720 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wixom cheap or expensive?
Wixom is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $70,626. It ranks 69th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wixom?
The median homeowner in Wixom pays $4,673 a year in property taxes, about 1.28% of the median home value.
Is Wixom 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 Wixom?
The median home value in Wixom is $365,200, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
17,295 people live in Wixom. Numbers are typical (middle) values.