66th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Chesterfield, MI
A typical home in Chesterfield costs about $1,441 a month, 18.9% of the median household income of $91,508. That makes Chesterfield the 8th most affordable of 27 places in Macomb County and 66th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,140
- Median home value
- $295,700
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,742
- Of income on housing
- 18.9%
Chesterfield against Macomb County and the metro
| Census median | Chesterfield | Macomb County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,140 | $1,211 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $295,700 | $243,900 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,742 | $1,628 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $91,508 | $77,837 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 18.9% | 21.9% | 22.9% |
Ranked 8th most affordable of 27 in Macomb County. See all 27.
Cost of living near Chesterfield
The towns around Chesterfield, each with its own page.
- Clinton Township Rent $1,194 · Home $225,000 130th most affordable in the metro
- Ray Township Rent $1,259 · Home $377,700 5th most affordable in the metro
- Casco Township Rent $1,091 · Home $303,200 77th most affordable in the metro
- Macomb Township Rent $1,379 · Home $387,000 32nd most affordable in the metro
- New Baltimore Rent $1,039 · Home $323,200 18th most affordable in the metro
- Harrison Township Rent $1,097 · Home $262,400 106th most affordable in the metro
- Lenox Township Rent $1,360 · Home $212,900 174th most affordable in the metro
- New Haven Rent $1,268 · Home $209,000 186th most affordable in the metro
Living in Chesterfield
- Homes for sale in Chesterfield Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Chesterfield Houses and apartments for rent
- Chesterfield neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Chesterfield crime rate From Chesterfield's own police reports
- Cost of living in Macomb County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Chesterfield city guide Pros, homes and city services
Chesterfield cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Chesterfield, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Chesterfield takes 18.9% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 66th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Chesterfield?
The median gross rent is $1,140 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 6% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Chesterfield?
Owners put the median home value at $295,700, 18% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,742 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Chesterfield?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Chesterfield home at $1,441 a month calls for about $58,000 a year. The median household here earns $91,508.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Chesterfield. 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.