Au Sable, MI vs Springfield, MI

Springfield is moderately more affordable than Au Sable, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Au Sable scores 69 compared to 65 for Springfield, 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 $851/month in Springfield — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Springfield is more affordable at $105,300 median vs $107,900.

Median household income in Au Sable is $46,369 compared to $43,681 in Springfield (+6.2%). The higher salaries in Au Sable partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Au Sable spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 23.4% in Springfield.