States › Michigan › Auburn Hills

Is Auburn Hills, MI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8264% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,998about $7,583/month · 5% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$245,00026% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,040 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Michigan. It is number 155 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Auburn Hills
$1,826
Norton Shores
$1,427
Holt
$1,432
Romulus
$1,294
Walker
$1,486
Inkster
$1,746
Wyandotte
$1,276

How much do households earn in Auburn Hills?

Under $25k
10.7%
$25k–50k
22.4%
$50k–100k
29.0%
$100k–150k
23.2%
$150k+
9.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 32.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Auburn Hills

SizeAuburn HillsU.S. average
Studio$1,507$1,338
1 bedroom$1,495$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,629$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,033$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,530$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Auburn Hills overall?

Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
82
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
100
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Auburn Hills, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Auburn Hills

🏛️ Property tax$2,941a year · 1.20% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$110a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Auburn Hills

Commute to work22.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree49.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Auburn Hills?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $126 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,826
Owning
$1,700

Owning assumes a typical $245,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,500 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Auburn Hills, MI?

Renting in Auburn Hills costs a median of about $1,826 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

How much do I need to make to live in Auburn Hills?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,040 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Auburn Hills cheap or expensive?

Auburn Hills is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $90,998. It ranks 155th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Auburn Hills?

The median homeowner in Auburn Hills pays $2,941 a year in property taxes, about 1.20% of the median home value.

Is Auburn Hills more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Auburn Hills?

The median home value in Auburn Hills is $245,000, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

25,105 people live in Auburn Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.