112th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Birmingham, MI
A typical home in Birmingham costs about $2,682 a month, 21.0% of the median household income of $153,510. That makes Birmingham the 37th most affordable of 56 places in Oakland County and 112th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,902
- Median home value
- $698,300
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $3,461
- Of income on housing
- 21.0%
Birmingham against Oakland County and the metro
| Census median | Birmingham | Oakland County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,902 | $1,376 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $698,300 | $343,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $3,461 | $1,998 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $153,510 | $97,760 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 21.0% | 20.7% | 22.9% |
Ranked 37th most affordable of 56 in Oakland County. See all 56.
Cost of living near Birmingham
The towns around Birmingham, each with its own page.
- Troy Rent $1,602 · Home $420,300 70th most affordable in the metro
- Royal Oak Rent $1,381 · Home $328,700 80th most affordable in the metro
- Bloomfield Hills Rent $3,501 · Home $947,900 158th most affordable in the metro
- Beverly Hills Rent $2,077 · Home $511,000 11th most affordable in the metro
- Bloomfield Township Rent $1,574 · Home $604,800 29th most affordable in the metro
- Southfield Township Rent $2,112 · Home $544,100 8th most affordable in the metro
- Clawson Rent $1,253 · Home $267,100 88th most affordable in the metro
- Berkley Rent $1,526 · Home $316,700 28th most affordable in the metro
Living in Birmingham
- Homes for sale in Birmingham Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Birmingham Houses and apartments for rent
- Birmingham neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Birmingham crime rate From Birmingham's own police reports
- Birmingham cost of living by neighborhood Every neighborhood ranked, updated monthly
- Most expensive neighborhoods in Birmingham The last 12 months
- Least expensive neighborhoods in Birmingham The last 12 months
- Cost of living in Oakland County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Birmingham city guide Pros, homes and city services
Birmingham cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Birmingham, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Birmingham takes 21.0% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 112th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Birmingham?
The median gross rent is $1,902 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 58% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Birmingham?
Owners put the median home value at $698,300, 180% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $3,461 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Birmingham?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Birmingham home at $2,682 a month calls for about $107,000 a year. The median household here earns $153,510.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Birmingham. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.