Buckley, MI vs Carleton, MI

Carleton is moderately more affordable than Buckley, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Buckley scores 83 compared to 74 for Carleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buckley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buckley is $1,193/month compared to $871/month in Carleton — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carleton is more affordable at $177,800 median vs $189,000.

Median household income in Buckley is $65,089 compared to $63,826 in Carleton (+2%). Buckley 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 Buckley spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Carleton.