Rochester Hills, MI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Rochester Hills, Michigan?
$6,480 / month
for a family, 20.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $77,760 for the year for a family.
$4,033 / month
for a single person, 15.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $48,400 for the year for a single person.

Rochester Hills cost of living score
104.9
More expensive
4.9% higher
than the US average
14.6% higher
than the Michigan average
Rochester Hills, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% higher than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Rochester Hills, MI

Housing costs in Rochester Hills?
A typical home costs $405,800, which is 20.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 85.6% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rochester Hills costs $1,540 per month, which is 7.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.6% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Rochester Hills?
To live comfortably in Rochester Hills, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $77,760 for a family, and $48,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rochester Hills?
Rochester Hills, Michigan has a cost of living index rating slightly higher than that if the nation at 104 due largely to its relatively high housing costs making up 44%, transportation at 11%, groceries (11%), utilities (7%) and healthcare making up 8%. Although utility costs remain relatively high due largely to expensive power sources such as coal or nuclear energy most other categories are either on par or even below average providing citizens with an overall moderate cost of living compared with almost anywhere else in America while still affording them access to city amenities like cultural centers, recreational facilities and educational institutes.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRochester HillsMichiganUnited States
    Unlock91.5100.0
  101.0  Unlock100.0
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  128.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$218,700$338,100
  99.6  Unlock100.0
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  125.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I love rochester hills, I go to yates every fall and get my glasses at 2020 vision off adams and walton. Whole foods across the street, trader joes... LOVE  More

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Over 9 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

Minimal crime in Rochester Hills, nice place to live if you can stand the winters and afford the  More

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