Pontiac, MI
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$64,403
across all roles
Cost Index
78
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,162/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
7/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Pontiac?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.94× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 78 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,898/mo, Pontiac is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
78
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,162
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,898
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$56,540
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.94×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Pontiac
By gross annual salary
- $202,548
- $201,515
- $200,109
- $196,544
- $194,365
- $194,354
- $192,383
- $189,565
- $182,370
- $180,140
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,302/mo
- $10,239/mo
- $10,153/mo
- $9,936/mo
- $9,804/mo
- $9,803/mo
- $9,683/mo
- $9,512/mo
- $9,074/mo
- $8,939/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Pontiac
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.