Dearborn, Michigan has an overall cost of living index of 98.2, which is 1.8 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,327 per month, while the typical home is valued around $218,800. Households earn a median of $65,324 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$65,324
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,327
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$218,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
98.2
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
98.2
Goods
97.9
Rents / Housing
93.1
Services
106.8
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $120,520 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $92,680 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $69,550 |
| ⚡Electrician | $75,730 |
| 📊Accountant | $91,040 |
| 🔧Plumber | $76,710 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $166,070 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $94,800 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $135,830 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $82,160 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $127,670 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $56,190 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | $128,270 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
107,423
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
42
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,367
Per month
Avg Home Value
$235,667
Census ACS
January Avg
26°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.2
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.7%
What is the cost of living index for Dearborn?
Dearborn has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.2. The US national average is 100, so Dearborn is 1.8 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Dearborn?
The median gross rent in Dearborn is $1,327 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Dearborn?
The median household income in Dearborn is $65,324 per year.
What is the median home value in Dearborn?
The median home value in Dearborn is $218,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Dearborn?
Air quality data for Dearborn is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Dearborn?
Tax data for Michigan is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
