Au Sable, MI vs Gladstone, MI

Gladstone is moderately more affordable than Au Sable, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Au Sable scores 69 compared to 66 for Gladstone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Au Sable 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 $793/month in Gladstone — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gladstone has cheaper rent, Au Sable actually has lower median home values ($107,900 vs $111,700).

Median household income in Au Sable is $46,369 compared to $57,534 in Gladstone (-19.4%). Gladstone offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Au Sable spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Gladstone.