Chicago, Illinois vs. Auburn Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn Hills, Michigan is 12.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,406 in Auburn Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn Hills, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Auburn Hills
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Auburn Hills, MI
Compared to Chicago, Auburn Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher