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Westland, MI is an attractive and affordable city to live in. The average cost of a two bedroom rental apartment is $1,200 compared to the US average of $1,430. This makes Westland a great place for families looking for an affordable home. Additionally, the grocery cost index in Westland is 94 versus 100 in the US, making Westland one of the most economical cities to live in. There are also numerous business opportunities within Westland and its surrounding areas such as Walmart, Meijer, Kroger, Ford Motor Company, Big Boy Restaurants, Glory Golf & Country Club and more. With such great companies providing local jobs and low costs of living, it's no wonder why so many people choose to call Westland home.

Westland has an unemployment rate of 3.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Westland has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.4%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Westland
- The Sales Tax Rate for Westland is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Westland is 4.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Westland
- The average income of a Westland resident is $24,123 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Westland resident is $55,640 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWestland, MichiganUnited States
  3.96
  -10.5%-6.2%
  37.4%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.3%4.6%
  $29,863$37,638
  $55,640$69,021
  $71,139$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  4.6%6.8%
  18.1%10.0%
  2.7%2.5%
  12.8%11.0%
  6.8%4.8%
  0.9%0.8%
  0.8%1.9%
  4.2%4.7%
  2.1%1.9%
  5.4%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  4.0%4.2%
  6.3%9.3%
  14.6%14.0%
  1.3%2.1%
  7.4%7.0%
  4.8%4.8%
  2.8%4.7%
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Water bill went from $16-$20 every three months in Van Buren township to over $100 every 2 months in Westland. Just the service fees alone are $69.30 Thats over $415/yr  More

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The city of Westland Housing refused to help me put a much needed roof on my double wide trailer saying "It can be moved." I can't afford a roof and they think I can  More

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Over 15 years ago

nice city but wish there was more actvities and things to  More

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