Auburn Hills, MI vs Dearborn Heights, MI

Dearborn Heights is moderately more affordable than Auburn Hills, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Auburn Hills scores 96 compared to 87 for Dearborn Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Auburn Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn Hills is $1,411/month compared to $1,260/month in Dearborn Heights — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dearborn Heights is more affordable at $174,900 median vs $233,900.

Median household income in Auburn Hills is $78,727 compared to $61,035 in Dearborn Heights (+29%). While Auburn Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn Hills spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Dearborn Heights.