Burlington, MI vs Port Austin, MI

Burlington is moderately more affordable than Port Austin, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 63 compared to 67 for Port Austin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Austin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $825/month compared to $676/month in Port Austin — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Austin has cheaper rent, Burlington actually has lower median home values ($83,800 vs $162,100).

Median household income in Burlington is $52,639 compared to $46,000 in Port Austin (+14.4%). Burlington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Port Austin.