Allegan, MI vs Hazel Park, MI

Allegan is moderately more affordable than Hazel Park, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Allegan scores 77 compared to 83 for Hazel Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazel Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allegan is $1,024/month compared to $1,221/month in Hazel Park — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Allegan has cheaper rent, Hazel Park actually has lower median home values ($141,200 vs $161,100).

Median household income in Allegan is $42,261 compared to $62,878 in Hazel Park (-32.8%). While Hazel Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Allegan spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 23.3% in Hazel Park.