Alma, MI vs Blissfield, MI

Alma is moderately more affordable than Blissfield, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Alma scores 66 compared to 75 for Blissfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blissfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alma is $791/month compared to $953/month in Blissfield — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alma is more affordable at $108,100 median vs $164,600.

Median household income in Alma is $50,506 compared to $62,386 in Blissfield (-19%). While Blissfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Blissfield.