Cost of Living in Milan, MI

Population 6,070 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

79
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Milan sits on the smaller end of the Michigan city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 14 miles south of Ann Arbor, Milan falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 46% lower than Ann Arbor's $435,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 77
Rent 82

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

About the Cost of Living in Milan

The median home value in Milan is $233,700 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,083/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,016/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Michigan's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. The climate averages highs of 58.8°F and lows of 36.9°F. Overall, Milan has a cost of living index of 79 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$233,700
23% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$556,702
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
18% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.0x
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 70.3%
Renter-occupied 29.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,083
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,697/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
29.1 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.9%
Carpooled
6.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
6.0%
Work from home
11.9%

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
$93,016
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,943
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
21% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Labor Force Participation
72.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.3%
Graduate degree 13.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.2
Male median age 33.5
Female median age 40.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
58.8°F
Avg Low
36.9°F
Annual Precip
29.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323545597079848174624836
Low °F 151625354654575748383022
Precip" 1.681.511.953.033.353.613.202.692.762.222.091.69

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 25 — Good
90.8%
Good air days/yr
82
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

88%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
2,178
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Milan, MI?

Milan has a cost index of 79 (100 = national average). It is 21% below the national average.

What is average rent in Milan, MI?

The median gross rent in Milan is $1,083 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Milan?

The median home value in Milan is $233,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Milan?

The median household income in Milan is $93,016 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Milan, MI?

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

Is Milan, MI affordable?

Yes, Milan is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 79 — about 21% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Milan?

Milan has average high temperatures of 58.8°F and average lows of 36.9°F. Annual precipitation is 29.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Milan at a Glance

Population
6,070
Median Income
$93,016
Home Value
$233,700
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
Unemployment
5.8%
Avg High Temp
58.8°F
Sales Tax
6.0%
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