84th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Rochester, MI
A typical home in Rochester costs about $1,855 a month, 19.9% of the median household income of $111,750. That makes Rochester the 28th most affordable of 56 places in Oakland County and 84th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,350
- Median home value
- $473,200
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $2,359
- Of income on housing
- 19.9%
Rochester against Oakland County and the metro
| Census median | Rochester | Oakland County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,350 | $1,376 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $473,200 | $343,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $2,359 | $1,998 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $111,750 | $97,760 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 19.9% | 20.7% | 22.9% |
Ranked 28th most affordable of 56 in Oakland County. See all 56.
Cost of living near Rochester
The towns around Rochester, each with its own page.
- Rochester Hills Rent $1,644 · Home $409,800 73rd most affordable in the metro
- Shelby Township Rent $1,346 · Home $354,500 131st most affordable in the metro
- Oakland Township Rent $2,189 · Home $588,900 39th most affordable in the metro
- Utica Rent $1,131 · Home $231,100 181st most affordable in the metro
- Auburn Hills Rent $1,477 · Home $245,000 126th most affordable in the metro
- Washington Township Rent $1,151 · Home $408,400 110th most affordable in the metro
- Troy Rent $1,602 · Home $420,300 70th most affordable in the metro
- Sterling Heights Rent $1,292 · Home $274,300 139th most affordable in the metro
Living in Rochester
- Homes for sale in Rochester Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Rochester Houses and apartments for rent
- Rochester neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Rochester crime rate From Rochester'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
- Rochester city guide Pros, homes and city services
Rochester cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Rochester, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Rochester takes 19.9% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 84th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Rochester?
The median gross rent is $1,350 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 12% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Rochester?
Owners put the median home value at $473,200, 90% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $2,359 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Rochester?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Rochester home at $1,855 a month calls for about $74,000 a year. The median household here earns $111,750.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Rochester. 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.