Bath, MI vs Mason, MI

Mason is moderately more affordable than Bath, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 87 compared to 82 for Mason, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bath 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 $1,103/month in Mason — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mason is more affordable at $194,600 median vs $202,600.

Median household income in Bath is $64,375 compared to $79,521 in Mason (-19%). Mason 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 16.6% in Mason.