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Is Wyandotte, MI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,27627% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,638about $6,470/month · 11% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$166,90050% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 71% 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 $51,040 a year. That is $25 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 83 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Wyandotte
$1,276
Romulus
$1,294
Norton Shores
$1,427
Auburn Hills
$1,826
Holt
$1,432
Walker
$1,486
Inkster
$1,746

How much do households earn in Wyandotte?

Under $25k
17.5%
$25k–50k
21.3%
$50k–100k
34.8%
$100k–150k
17.0%
$150k+
6.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Wyandotte

SizeWyandotteU.S. average
Studio$547$1,338
1 bedroom$850$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,291$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,295$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,294$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Wyandotte

🏛️ Property tax$2,923a year · 1.75% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$129a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Wyandotte

Commute to work24.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wyandotte?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $118 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,276
Owning
$1,158

Owning assumes a typical $166,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,690 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wyandotte, MI?

Renting in Wyandotte costs a median of about $1,276 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,040 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Wyandotte cheap or expensive?

Wyandotte is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $77,638. It ranks 83rd cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Wyandotte?

The median homeowner in Wyandotte pays $2,923 a year in property taxes, about 1.75% of the median home value.

Is Wyandotte 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 Wyandotte?

The median home value in Wyandotte is $166,900, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

24,489 people live in Wyandotte. Numbers are typical (middle) values.