Cost of Living in Brighton, MI
Population 7,576 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Brighton a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $303,000. An unemployment rate of 2.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 20 miles north of Ann Arbor, Brighton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 30% lower than Ann Arbor's $435,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Brighton
The median home value in Brighton is $302,800 — 1% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,248/month, 5% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,772/year is 10% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Michigan's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Brighton has a cost of living index of 98 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% less expensive.
Brighton has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Brighton, MI?
Brighton has a cost index of 98 (100 = national average). It is 2% below the national average.
What is average rent in Brighton, MI?
The median gross rent in Brighton is $1,248 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Brighton?
The median home value in Brighton is $302,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Brighton?
The median household income in Brighton is $81,772 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Brighton, MI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Brighton is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Brighton, MI affordable?
Brighton is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 98 (100 = US average).
Brighton at a Glance
- Population
- 7,576
- Median Income
- $81,772
- Home Value
- $302,800
- Median Rent
- $1,248/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Sales Tax
- 6.0%
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