Bath, MI vs Harbor Springs, MI

Bath is moderately more affordable than Harbor Springs, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 87 compared to 92 for Harbor Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harbor Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bath is $1,251/month compared to $950/month in Harbor Springs — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harbor Springs has cheaper rent, Bath actually has lower median home values ($202,600 vs $368,100).

Median household income in Bath is $64,375 compared to $60,556 in Harbor Springs (+6.3%). Bath offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bath spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.8% in Harbor Springs.