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Is Zeeland, MI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,12236% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$56,759about $4,730/month · 35% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$299,00010% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 13.7 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,880 a year. That is $22 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 58 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Zeeland
$1,122
Dowagiac
$929
Dundee
$1,471
St. Clair
$1,231
Houghton Lake
$912
Grosse Pointe
$1,984
Buena Vista
$1,002

How much do households earn in Zeeland?

Under $25k
16.2%
$25k–50k
30.8%
$50k–100k
30.1%
$100k–150k
12.3%
$150k+
5.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Zeeland

SizeZeelandU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,188$1,324
2 bedrooms$936$1,509

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

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

Taxes and bills in Zeeland

🏛️ Property tax$3,128a year · 1.05% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$83a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Zeeland

Commute to work13.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Zeeland?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $953 a month less.

Renting
$1,122
Owning
$2,075

Owning assumes a typical $299,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,900 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Zeeland, MI?

Renting in Zeeland costs a median of about $1,122 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,880 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Zeeland cheap or expensive?

Zeeland is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $56,759. It ranks 58th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Zeeland?

The median homeowner in Zeeland pays $3,128 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.

Is Zeeland 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 Zeeland?

The median home value in Zeeland is $299,000, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,665 people live in Zeeland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.