Cost of Living in Marysville, MI

Population 9,942 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

66
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Marysville offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $186,000 — costs less than 2.7 times median household income of $69,661, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Located 35 miles northeast of Sterling Heights, Marysville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 29% lower than Sterling Heights' $261,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 61
Rent 73

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Marysville

The median home value in Marysville is $185,500 — 39% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $955/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $69,661/year is 7% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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, Marysville has a cost of living index of 66 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$185,500
39% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$226,265
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$955/mo
27% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$707
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$962
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,444
Owner-occupied 85.7%
Renter-occupied 14.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$955
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,569/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.9 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.8%
Carpooled
6.2%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
10.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$69,661
7% below avg
Per Capita Income
$37,776
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
12% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.8%
Graduate degree 8.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.6
Male median age 46.2
Female median age 42

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
51.4%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
256
PM2.5 days
106
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
20.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,837
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Marysville, MI?

Marysville has a cost index of 66 (100 = national average). It is 34% below the national average.

What is average rent in Marysville, MI?

The median gross rent in Marysville is $955 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marysville?

The median home value in Marysville is $185,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Marysville?

The median household income in Marysville is $69,661 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marysville, MI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Marysville is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Marysville, MI affordable?

Yes, Marysville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 66 — about 34% below the US national average of 100.

Marysville at a Glance

Population
9,942
Median Income
$69,661
Home Value
$185,500
Median Rent
$955/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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