Cost of Living in Wyoming, MI

Population 76,865 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Wyoming stay well under national norms: a median home value of $204,000 against median household incomes of $72,163 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Michigan.

Geographically, Wyoming sits roughly 6 miles southwest of Grand Rapids. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than Grand Rapids' $226,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 67
Rent 87

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

About the Cost of Living in Wyoming

The median home value in Wyoming is $203,900 — 33% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,141/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,163/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, 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, Wyoming has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$203,900
33% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$281,163
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
13% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,549/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.9x
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 67.2%
Renter-occupied 32.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,141
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,755/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
22.7 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.8%
Carpooled
11.9%
Public transit
2.3%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
8.8%

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
$72,163
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$34,320
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
15% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Labor Force Participation
71.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.7%
Graduate degree 6.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.8
Male median age 32.8
Female median age 35

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
51.5%
Good air days/yr
220
Max AQI recorded
198
PM2.5 days
153
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

84.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.7:1
Student-teacher ratio
13
Public schools
5,961
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wyoming, MI?

Wyoming has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wyoming, MI?

The median gross rent in Wyoming is $1,141 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wyoming?

The median home value in Wyoming is $203,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Wyoming?

The median household income in Wyoming is $72,163 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wyoming, MI?

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

Is Wyoming, MI affordable?

Yes, Wyoming is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

Wyoming at a Glance

Population
76,865
Median Income
$72,163
Home Value
$203,900
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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