Cost of Living in Flint, MI
Flint, MI — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
93.0
U.S. average = 100 · #209 of 387
Median wage
$45,880
all jobs · $3,112/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$856
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Flint, MI to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Flint, MI vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.0 | −7.0% |
| Housing | 74.0 | −26.0% |
| Goods | 93.7 | −6.3% |
| Utilities | 97.1 | −2.9% |
| Other services | 99.6 | −0.4% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Flint, MI
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $731 | $29,240/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $856 | $34,240/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,033 | $41,320/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,272 | $50,880/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,497 | $59,880/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Flint, MI
Your take-home pay
$37,345
per year · effective tax rate 18.6%
$3,112Monthly
$1,556Twice a month
$1,436Every 2 weeks
$17.95Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,326
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,845
- Medicare (1.45%)$665
- Michigan income tax$1,699
- Take-home pay$37,345
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.25% state
Highest-paying jobs in Flint, MI
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Flint, MI expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Flint, MI metro area are 93.0% of the U.S. average, with housing at 74.0%. It is the #209 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Flint, MI?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $55,820 in Flint, MI (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $45,880.
How much is rent in Flint, MI?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Flint, MI are $731 for a studio, $856 for one bedroom, $1,033 for two bedrooms and $1,272 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Flint, MI
Management Occupations
- Financial Manager — $128,950
- Industrial Production Manager — $104,990
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $104,390
- General and Operations Manager — $83,020
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $91,730
- Accountant and Auditor — $74,500
- Human Resources Specialist — $64,260
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $60,160
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $38,130
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $65,920
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $65,620
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $33,570
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $31,760
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
- Coach and Scout — $64,450
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $97,780
- Dental Hygienist — $81,500
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $65,670
- Pharmacy Technician — $44,460
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $39,190
- Medical Assistant — $37,500
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $34,740
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $64,320
- Security Guard — $34,930
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Waiter and Waitress — $44,030
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $36,730
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,350
- Bartender — $36,130
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $33,570
- Food Preparation Worker — $31,510
- Cooks, Fast Food — $28,510
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $28,330
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $28,150
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $36,640
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,080
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $31,380
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Childcare Worker — $31,930
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $61,790
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $61,110
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $44,880
- Retail Salesperson — $34,320
- Cashier — $29,380
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $64,610
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $62,070
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $46,970
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $46,190
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $42,600
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $42,290
- Office Clerks, General — $41,840
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $41,430
- Customer Service Representative — $38,800
- Teller — $37,640
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $36,230
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $80,510
- Electrician — $78,270
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $75,230
- Construction Laborer — $57,170
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $48,680
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $45,190
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $66,810
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $36,540
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $78,530
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $50,200
- Light Truck Driver — $42,260
- Driver/Sales Worker — $42,000
- Stocker and Order Filler — $37,800
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $37,390
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $29,150