Auburn Hills, MI vs Westwood, MI

Westwood is moderately more affordable than Auburn Hills, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Auburn Hills scores 96 compared to 84 for Westwood, 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 $1,192/month in Westwood — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westwood is more affordable at $187,300 median vs $233,900.

Median household income in Auburn Hills is $78,727 compared to $62,408 in Westwood (+26.1%). 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 22.9% in Westwood.