Au Sable, MI vs Waldron, MI

Waldron is moderately more affordable than Au Sable, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Au Sable scores 69 compared to 66 for Waldron, 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 $864/month in Waldron — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waldron is more affordable at $82,600 median vs $107,900.

Median household income in Au Sable is $46,369 compared to $45,750 in Waldron (+1.4%). Au Sable does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Au Sable spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 22.7% in Waldron.