Ann Arbor vs Milan: property taxes compared
Milan is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 51.9861 mills against Ann Arbor's 52.6657 — about $119 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
Side by side
| Municipality | Homestead mills | County rank | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | 51.9861 | 25 of 27 | $6,498 | $9,098 | $12,997 |
| Ann Arbor | 52.6657 | 26 of 27 | $6,583 | $9,216 | $13,166 |
Dollar columns are the annual homestead bill at the uncapped taxable value — roughly half the purchase price. Multi-district cities show their full rate range; the rank and dollar figures use each city's lowest district.
Common questions
Is Ann Arbor or Milan cheaper for property taxes?
Milan is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 51.9861 mills against Ann Arbor's 52.6657 — about $119 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Ann Arbor than Milan?
About $119 a year on a $350,000 home — 52.6657 mills versus 51.9861 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Ann Arbor and Milan share any school districts?
No. Ann Arbor and Milan draw from different school districts, so a move between them changes both the city millage and the school levy underneath it.
Will my bill match what the listing shows?
Usually not, in either city. Michigan taxable value uncaps the year after a sale and resets to roughly half the purchase price, so the seller's capped bill on the listing is almost always lower than what you will pay.