Clare, MI vs Edwardsburg, MI

Clare is moderately more affordable than Edwardsburg, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Clare scores 67 compared to 72 for Edwardsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edwardsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clare is $792/month compared to $1,023/month in Edwardsburg — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clare has cheaper rent, Edwardsburg actually has lower median home values ($115,400 vs $124,800).

Median household income in Clare is $43,105 compared to $53,661 in Edwardsburg (-19.7%). While Edwardsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clare spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Edwardsburg.