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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Rochester Hills, MI — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Detroit, MI area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Tampa, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.4K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,704
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Rochester Hills, MI

Population:76K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$460K

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$367K

Rochester Hills, MI

The Great Lakes State

76K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 76K residents.

Tampa, FL

The Sunshine State

385K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Major Tampa Bay area
  • •No state income tax
  • •Growing tech scene

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyHealthcareTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Rochester Hills, MI vs Tampa, FL

🏠Housing
↑ 101.9%
Rochester Hills, MI
$1,338
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$1,364
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 14.3%
Rochester Hills, MI
$1,498
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$214
less
📦Other
↑ 13.2%
Rochester Hills, MI
$1,597
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$211
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 9.9%
Rochester Hills, MI
$927
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$92.15
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 5.4%
Rochester Hills, MI
$544
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$29.43
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 3.5%
Rochester Hills, MI
$551
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$19.38
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,046
To$1,850
↑ $804
1 Bed
From$1,167
To$1,960
↑ $793
2 Bed
From$1,467
To$2,290
↑ $823
3 Bed
From$1,792
To$2,930
↑ $1,138
Rochester Hills, MIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,330–$1,440/mo

Tampa, FLZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,410–$2,550/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,455
Monthly in Rochester Hills, MI
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,502
Difference

Home Values

Rochester Hills
Tampa
$460K
Median Value
$367K
↑ +3.2%
YoY Change
↓ -4%
↑ +37.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +42.1%
$398K - $570K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 20% less expensive than Rochester Hills

Calculate payment - Rochester HillsCalculate payment - Tampa

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $6.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$531
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.2%
Rate difference

Rochester Hills, MI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Michigan State Tax
Effective: 4.3%
$6.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.9%
$43.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,884/month
$106.6K

Tampa, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Rochester Hills, MI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:1.4%

Tampa, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Rochester Hills
Tampa
55 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
32.8%
Good Air Days
52.5%
99 High
Climate Risk
99 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌅🌀
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
10 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
10 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Michigan and Florida on TaxTakeHome.com

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