Inkster vs Wyandotte: property taxes compared
Wyandotte is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 53.1555 mills against Inkster's 54.1387 — about $172 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte | 53.1555 | 30 of 43 | $6,644 | $9,302 | $13,289 |
| Inkster | 54.1387–64.5310 | 32 of 43 | $6,767 | $9,474 | $13,535 |
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 Inkster or Wyandotte cheaper for property taxes?
Wyandotte is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 53.1555 mills against Inkster's 54.1387 — about $172 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Inkster than Wyandotte?
About $172 a year on a $350,000 home — 54.1387 mills versus 53.1555 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Inkster and Wyandotte share any school districts?
No. Inkster and Wyandotte 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.