Farmington, MI vs Madison Heights, MI

Madison Heights is moderately more affordable than Farmington, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 96 compared to 84 for Madison Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $1,299/month compared to $1,138/month in Madison Heights — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madison Heights is more affordable at $190,300 median vs $273,000.

Median household income in Farmington is $94,115 compared to $66,726 in Madison Heights (+41%). While Farmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Madison Heights.