Au Sable, MI vs Unionville, MI

Au Sable is moderately more affordable than Unionville, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Au Sable scores 69 compared to 77 for Unionville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Unionville 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 $1,196/month in Unionville — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Au Sable has cheaper rent, Unionville actually has lower median home values ($100,300 vs $107,900).

Median household income in Au Sable is $46,369 compared to $74,356 in Unionville (-37.6%). While Unionville 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 19.3% in Unionville.