95th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Columbus Township, MI
A typical home in Columbus Township costs about $1,580 a month, 20.2% of the median household income of $93,844. That makes Columbus Township the 14th most affordable of 30 places in St. Clair County and 95th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,430
- Median home value
- $323,200
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,729
- Of income on housing
- 20.2%
Columbus Township against St. Clair County and the metro
| Census median | Columbus Township | St. Clair County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,430 | $1,029 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $323,200 | $224,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,729 | $1,469 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $93,844 | $71,270 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 20.2% | 21.0% | 22.9% |
Ranked 14th most affordable of 30 in St. Clair County. See all 30.
Cost of living near Columbus Township
The towns around Columbus Township, each with its own page.
- Kimball Rent $1,150 · Home $197,500 117th most affordable in the metro
- China Township Rent $0 · Home $322,600 116th most affordable in the metro
- Riley Township Rent $1,305 · Home $348,500 99th most affordable in the metro
- Richmond Rent $864 · Home $237,700 103rd most affordable in the metro
- Richmond Township Rent $0 · Home $378,800 42nd most affordable in the metro
- Casco Township Rent $1,091 · Home $303,200 77th most affordable in the metro
- ST Clair Township Rent $1,285 · Home $334,600 83rd most affordable in the metro
- Wales Township Rent $869 · Home $273,700 9th most affordable in the metro
Living in Columbus Township
- Homes for sale in Columbus Township Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Columbus Township Houses and apartments for rent
- Cost of living in St. Clair County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Columbus Township city guide Pros, homes and city services
Columbus Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Columbus Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Columbus Township takes 20.2% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 95th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Columbus Township?
The median gross rent is $1,430 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 18% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Columbus Township?
Owners put the median home value at $323,200, 29% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,729 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Columbus Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Columbus Township home at $1,580 a month calls for about $63,000 a year. The median household here earns $93,844.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Columbus Township. 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.