The Most Affordable Cities in Michigan (2026)

Ranked by cost index: the average of renting, buying, goods, and services compared to the national average (100). All data from Census ACS 2024 and BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.

1

Detroit

73.4

Rent: $1,091/mo · Homes: $95,900 · Income: $39,209

4.25% flat · Sales tax: 6.0%

2

Grand Rapids

87.9

Rent: $1,362/mo · Homes: $286,500 · Income: $70,515

4.25% flat · Sales tax: 6.0%

3

Ann Arbor

112.0

Rent: $1,723/mo · Homes: $479,800 · Income: $80,603

4.25% flat · Sales tax: 6.0%

Sources: Rent and home prices from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Tax rates from Tax Foundation.