Farmington Hills, MI vs Livonia, MI

Livonia is moderately more affordable than Farmington Hills, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Farmington Hills scores 106 compared to 95 for Livonia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmington Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington Hills is $1,475/month compared to $1,284/month in Livonia — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Livonia is more affordable at $265,300 median vs $333,200.

Median household income in Farmington Hills is $101,863 compared to $96,317 in Livonia (+5.8%). Farmington Hills does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington Hills spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Livonia.