Rochester Hills vs Waterford Township: property taxes compared
Waterford Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 30.4079 mills against Rochester Hills's 30.8553 — about $78 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
Side by side
| Municipality | Homestead mills | County rank | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Township | 30.4079–34.6099 | 14 of 52 | $3,801 | $5,321 | $7,602 |
| Rochester Hills | 30.8553–35.9928 | 16 of 52 | $3,857 | $5,400 | $7,714 |
Dollar columns are the annual homestead bill at the uncapped taxable value — roughly half the purchase price. Multi-district cities show their full rate range; the rank and dollar figures use each city's lowest district.
Common questions
Is Rochester Hills or Waterford Township cheaper for property taxes?
Waterford Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 30.4079 mills against Rochester Hills's 30.8553 — about $78 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Rochester Hills than Waterford Township?
About $78 a year on a $350,000 home — 30.8553 mills versus 30.4079 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Rochester Hills and Waterford Township share any school districts?
No. Rochester Hills and Waterford Township draw from different school districts, so a move between them changes both the city millage and the school levy underneath it.
Will my bill match what the listing shows?
Usually not, in either city. Michigan taxable value uncaps the year after a sale and resets to roughly half the purchase price, so the seller's capped bill on the listing is almost always lower than what you will pay.