164th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Westland, MI
A typical home in Westland costs about $1,259 a month, 24.3% of the median household income of $62,076. That makes Westland the 32nd most affordable of 42 places in Wayne County and 164th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,158
- Median home value
- $184,600
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,360
- Of income on housing
- 24.3%
Westland against Wayne County and the metro
| Census median | Westland | Wayne County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,158 | $1,132 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $184,600 | $178,500 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,360 | $1,556 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $62,076 | $60,539 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 24.3% | 26.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 32nd most affordable of 42 in Wayne County. See all 42.
Cost of living near Westland
The towns around Westland, each with its own page.
- Taylor Rent $1,101 · Home $152,600 152nd most affordable in the metro
- Redford Rent $1,365 · Home $155,600 147th most affordable in the metro
- Plymouth Township Rent $1,192 · Home $400,800 41st most affordable in the metro
- Livonia Rent $1,322 · Home $281,100 57th most affordable in the metro
- Canton Rent $1,501 · Home $372,400 61st most affordable in the metro
- Dearborn Heights Rent $1,331 · Home $185,100 183rd most affordable in the metro
- Garden City Rent $1,150 · Home $168,800 133rd most affordable in the metro
- Romulus Rent $1,049 · Home $159,500 114th most affordable in the metro
Living in Westland
- Homes for sale in Westland Listings and off-market deals
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- Westland neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Westland crime rate From Westland's own police reports
- Westland cost of living by neighborhood Every neighborhood ranked, updated monthly
- Most expensive neighborhoods in Westland The last 12 months
- Least expensive neighborhoods in Westland The last 12 months
- Cost of living in Wayne County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Westland city guide Pros, homes and city services
Westland cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Westland, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Westland takes 24.3% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 164th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Westland?
The median gross rent is $1,158 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 4% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Westland?
Owners put the median home value at $184,600, 26% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,360 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Westland?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Westland home at $1,259 a month calls for about $50,000 a year. The median household here earns $62,076.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Westland. 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.