Cost of Living in Oakland County, MI

Modeled annual cost: $48,444.

Median family income: $125,653.

Affordability Snapshot

MI County Median

$44,032

State Rank

7thMost expensive counties in MI out of 83See Michigan county rankings

Median Income

$125,653

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Oakland County, MI.

$13,527 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,444

Per year

  • Housing:$13,527
  • Transport:$12,114
  • Taxes:$8,522
  • Other Costs:$5,575
  • Food:$4,431
  • Healthcare:$4,275
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Michigan

1Genesee County, MI
$39,314
2Roscommon County, MI
$40,512
3Saginaw County, MI
$40,609
4Gratiot County, MI
$40,856
5Ogemaw County, MI
$41,163

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