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Cost of Living in Livonia, MI

Population 93,851 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,322
Median home value$281,100
Median household income$98,460

The median rent in Livonia, MI is $1,322/month, 17% higher than the Michigan median and 6% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $281,100, 16% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $98,460 a year, 35% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $52,880/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,421/mo

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Livonia vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

LivoniaMichiganU.S.
Median rent$1,322$1,129$1,413
Median home value$281,100$231,600$332,700
Median household income$98,460$72,875$80,734
Homeownership rate87.2%73.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher41.9%32.4%35.7%
Poverty rate4.7%13.2%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.6%5.7%5.2%
Work from home18.4%13.5%15.1%
Median age44.840.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Livonia, MI?

The median gross rent in Livonia, MI is $1,322 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Livonia, MI?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $52,880 a year in gross income.

Is Livonia, MI expensive to live in?

Rent there is 6% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 times the median household income.

Other cities in Michigan

Detroit, MIRent $1,074 · Income $39,938Grand Rapids, MIRent $1,266 · Income $69,108Warren, MIRent $1,225 · Income $64,016Sterling Heights, MIRent $1,292 · Income $79,909Ann Arbor, MIRent $1,649 · Income $82,212Lansing, MIRent $993 · Income $54,382

Cities with a similar cost of living

Arbutus, MDRent $1,318 · Income $99,090Canyon Lake, TXRent $1,327 · Income $97,301Deer Park, TXRent $1,318 · Income $100,382Menomonee Falls, WIRent $1,313 · Income $100,238Gardner, KSRent $1,306 · Income $96,818Pueblo West, CORent $1,345 · Income $96,810

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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