Caledonia, MI vs Dundee, MI

Dundee is moderately more affordable than Caledonia, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Caledonia scores 92 compared to 86 for Dundee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caledonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caledonia is $1,057/month compared to $1,120/month in Dundee — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Caledonia has cheaper rent, Dundee actually has lower median home values ($233,000 vs $325,100).

Median household income in Caledonia is $114,167 compared to $71,058 in Dundee (+60.7%). While Caledonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caledonia spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Dundee.