Au Sable, MI vs Freeport, MI

Au Sable is moderately more affordable than Freeport, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Au Sable scores 69 compared to 76 for Freeport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Freeport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Au Sable is $914/month compared to $1,000/month in Freeport — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Au Sable is more affordable at $107,900 median vs $154,900.

Median household income in Au Sable is $46,369 compared to $72,868 in Freeport (-36.4%). While Freeport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Au Sable spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Freeport.