Cost of Living in Niles, MI
Niles, MI — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Niles, MI to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Niles, MI vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.4 | −7.6% |
| Housing | 71.6 | −28.4% |
| Goods | 93.7 | −6.3% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | −4.0% |
| Other services | 99.6 | −0.4% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Niles, MI
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $816 | $32,640/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $902 | $36,080/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,184 | $47,360/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,556 | $62,240/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,568 | $62,720/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Niles, MI
- Federal income tax$3,338
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,851
- Medicare (1.45%)$667
- Michigan income tax$1,703
- Take-home pay$37,422
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.25% state
Highest-paying jobs in Niles, MI
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Niles, MI expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Niles, MI metro area are 92.4% of the U.S. average, with housing at 71.6%. It is the #235 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Niles, MI?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $55,422 in Niles, MI (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $45,980.
How much is rent in Niles, MI?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Niles, MI are $816 for a studio, $902 for one bedroom, $1,184 for two bedrooms and $1,556 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Niles, MI
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $85,850
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Mechanical Engineer — $106,320
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,420
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $60,760
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $35,490
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $41,070
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $30,540
Protective Service Occupations
- Security Guard — $35,690
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Bartender — $38,970
- Waiter and Waitress — $38,130
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $37,290
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,610
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $27,740
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $36,970
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,570
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $61,170
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $44,440
- Retail Salesperson — $34,170
- Cashier — $29,550
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $48,070
- Customer Service Representative — $43,620
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $43,140
- Office Clerks, General — $42,180
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $44,310
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $72,720
- Machinist — $50,430
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $37,970
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $48,780
- Bus Drivers, School — $47,210
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $37,790
- Stocker and Order Filler — $34,750