Auburn Hills, MI vs Taylor, MI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Taylor is 24.5% cheaper than Auburn Hills. With a cost index of 77 vs 96, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Taylor to Auburn Hills should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn Hills is $1,411/month compared to $1,036/month in Taylor — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taylor is more affordable at $141,200 median vs $233,900.

Median household income in Auburn Hills is $78,727 compared to $59,537 in Taylor (+32.2%). 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 20.9% in Taylor.