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Is Woodhaven, MI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,25129% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$84,822about $7,069/month · 3% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$231,80030% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 72% 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 $50,040 a year. That is $24 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 79 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Woodhaven
$1,251
Ionia
$929
Melvindale
$1,228
Rochester
$1,659
Escanaba
$1,026
Riverview
$1,218
Sault Ste. Marie
$878

How much do households earn in Woodhaven?

Under $25k
8.8%
$25k–50k
21.4%
$50k–100k
39.7%
$100k–150k
17.4%
$150k+
6.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Woodhaven

SizeWoodhavenU.S. average
Studio$912$1,338
1 bedroom$1,027$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,510$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,907$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Woodhaven

🏛️ Property tax$3,967a year · 1.71% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$168a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Woodhaven

Commute to work23.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Woodhaven?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $357 a month less.

Renting
$1,251
Owning
$1,608

Owning assumes a typical $231,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,180 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Woodhaven, MI?

Renting in Woodhaven costs a median of about $1,251 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,040 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Woodhaven cheap or expensive?

Woodhaven is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.7% of the typical household income of $84,822. It ranks 79th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Woodhaven?

The median homeowner in Woodhaven pays $3,967 a year in property taxes, about 1.71% of the median home value.

Is Woodhaven 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 Woodhaven?

The median home value in Woodhaven is $231,800, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

12,690 people live in Woodhaven. Numbers are typical (middle) values.