How Sales Tax is Calculated. If an item is subject to sales tax in the state to which the order is shipped, tax is generally calculated on the total selling price of each individual item.
In total, 15 communities that were consistently in the top 15 safest cities for the last three years were evaluated for their 2014 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Michigan State Police. Other cities included in the top 15 were Macomb Township, Waterford Township, St. Clair Shores, Ann Arbor, Royal Oak and Canton.
In 2011, Troy was ranked the safest city in Michigan, as well as the 19th safest city in the nation. In 2008, Troy was ranked 22nd on a list of Best Places to Live in the United States by CNN Money, using criteria including housing, quality of education, economic strength, and recreational opportunities.