Rochester, MI Cost of Living


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Rochester cost of living score
104.9
More expensive
4.9% higher
than the US average
14.6% higher
than the Michigan average
Rochester, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% higher than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Rochester, MI

Housing costs in Rochester?
A typical home costs $420,900, which is 24.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 92.5% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rochester costs $1,570 per month, which is 9.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 29.9% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Rochester?
To live comfortably in Rochester, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $80,640 for a family, and $48,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rochester?
Rochester, MI is a city located in Oakland County, and offers its residents a relatively low cost of living. According to the most recent data from the BestPlaces Bureau, the median home value in Rochester is $316,700, while the median household income sits at $93,875. Overall, goods and services are fairly affordable compared to other parts of Michigan and the United States as a whole. This makes it an attractive destination for many people looking to make a move within Michigan. The cost of living in Rochester gives its residents financial flexibility that can be hard to find in other places.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRochesterMichiganUnited States
  104.991.5100.0
  10093.4100
  79.984.8100.0
  140.871.2100.0
  $420,900$218,700$338,100
  99.4%100.1%100.0%
  123.9115.1100.0
  125.095.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

The winters are very cold and some snow days can be quite challenging. The summers are great with very little humidty and  More

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Over 15 years ago

Back in the 1970's and early 1980's, Rochester was a nice quiet little town that people lived in to get away from the craziness of other areas in Oakland and Macomb  More

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