126th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Auburn Hills, MI
A typical home in Auburn Hills costs about $1,524 a month, 21.7% of the median household income of $84,375. That makes Auburn Hills the 42nd most affordable of 56 places in Oakland County and 126th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,477
- Median home value
- $245,000
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,570
- Of income on housing
- 21.7%
Auburn Hills against Oakland County and the metro
| Census median | Auburn Hills | Oakland County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,477 | $1,376 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $245,000 | $343,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,570 | $1,998 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $84,375 | $97,760 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 21.7% | 20.7% | 22.9% |
Ranked 42nd most affordable of 56 in Oakland County. See all 56.
Cost of living near Auburn Hills
The towns around Auburn Hills, each with its own page.
- Troy Rent $1,602 · Home $420,300 70th most affordable in the metro
- Oakland Township Rent $2,189 · Home $588,900 39th most affordable in the metro
- Independence Township Rent $1,453 · Home $381,700 59th most affordable in the metro
- Pontiac Rent $1,063 · Home $121,700 192nd most affordable in the metro
- Rochester Hills Rent $1,644 · Home $409,800 73rd most affordable in the metro
- Waterford Rent $1,111 · Home $250,900 109th most affordable in the metro
- Orion Township Rent $1,327 · Home $369,900 27th most affordable in the metro
- Bloomfield Township Rent $1,574 · Home $604,800 29th most affordable in the metro
Living in Auburn Hills
- Homes for sale in Auburn Hills Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Auburn Hills Houses and apartments for rent
- Auburn Hills neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Auburn Hills crime rate From Auburn Hills's own police reports
- Cost of living in Oakland County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Auburn Hills city guide Pros, homes and city services
Auburn Hills cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Auburn Hills, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Auburn Hills takes 21.7% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 126th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Auburn Hills?
The median gross rent is $1,477 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 22% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Auburn Hills?
Owners put the median home value at $245,000, 2% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,570 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Auburn Hills?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Auburn Hills home at $1,524 a month calls for about $61,000 a year. The median household here earns $84,375.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Auburn Hills. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.