Auburn Hills, MI vs Kentwood, MI

Kentwood is moderately more affordable than Auburn Hills, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Auburn Hills scores 96 compared to 90 for Kentwood, 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 $1,205/month in Kentwood — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kentwood has cheaper rent, Auburn Hills actually has lower median home values ($233,900 vs $249,000).

Median household income in Auburn Hills is $78,727 compared to $73,647 in Kentwood (+6.9%). 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, more than the 19.6% in Kentwood.