Warren, 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 $1,225 per month, while the typical home is valued around $193,400. Households earn a median of $64,016 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
$64,016
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,225
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$193,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
98.2
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,009
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,122
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,411
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,724
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
137,928
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$963
Per month
Avg Home Value
$214,000
Census ACS
January Avg
24°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.6
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.9%
What is the cost of living index for Warren?
Warren has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.2. The US national average is 100, so Warren is 1.8 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Warren?
The median gross rent in Warren is $1,225 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Warren?
The median household income in Warren is $64,016 per year.
What is the median home value in Warren?
The median home value in Warren is $193,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Warren?
Air quality data for Warren is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Warren?
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
