182nd most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Wixom, MI
A typical home in Wixom costs about $1,515 a month, 27.8% of the median household income of $65,485. That makes Wixom the 53rd most affordable of 56 places in Oakland County and 182nd of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,035
- Median home value
- $365,200
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,994
- Of income on housing
- 27.8%
Wixom against Oakland County and the metro
| Census median | Wixom | Oakland County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,035 | $1,376 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $365,200 | $343,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,994 | $1,998 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $65,485 | $97,760 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 27.8% | 20.7% | 22.9% |
Ranked 53rd most affordable of 56 in Oakland County. See all 56.
Cost of living near Wixom
The towns around Wixom, each with its own page.
- Novi Rent $1,747 · Home $421,900 151st most affordable in the metro
- Commerce Rent $2,005 · Home $365,700 118th most affordable in the metro
- Lyon Township Rent $1,726 · Home $473,300 33rd most affordable in the metro
- Milford Township Rent $1,466 · Home $425,400 125th most affordable in the metro
- Walled Lake Rent $1,419 · Home $224,200 172nd most affordable in the metro
- Wolverine Lake Rent $2,051 · Home $288,000 163rd most affordable in the metro
- Milford Rent $1,173 · Home $363,700 55th most affordable in the metro
- Northville Rent $1,623 · Home $465,400 7th most affordable in the metro
Living in Wixom
- Homes for sale in Wixom Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Wixom Houses and apartments for rent
- Wixom neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Wixom crime rate From Wixom's own police reports
- Cost of living in Oakland County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Wixom city guide Pros, homes and city services
Wixom cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Wixom, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Wixom takes 27.8% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 182nd most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Wixom?
The median gross rent is $1,035 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 14% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Wixom?
Owners put the median home value at $365,200, 46% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,994 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Wixom?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Wixom home at $1,515 a month calls for about $61,000 a year. The median household here earns $65,485.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Wixom. 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.