Grosse Ile Township vs Romulus: property taxes compared
Grosse Ile Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 44.1934 mills against Romulus's 44.9077 — about $125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Ile Township | 44.1934 | 14 of 43 | $5,524 | $7,734 | $11,048 |
| Romulus | 44.9077–50.6896 | 15 of 43 | $5,613 | $7,859 | $11,227 |
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 Grosse Ile Township or Romulus cheaper for property taxes?
Grosse Ile Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 44.1934 mills against Romulus's 44.9077 — about $125 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Romulus than Grosse Ile Township?
About $125 a year on a $350,000 home — 44.9077 mills versus 44.1934 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Grosse Ile Township and Romulus share any school districts?
No. Grosse Ile Township and Romulus 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.