Clayton, MI vs Freeport, MI

Clayton is moderately more affordable than Freeport, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 70 compared to 76 for Freeport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Freeport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clayton is $1,000/month compared to $1,000/month in Freeport — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Freeport has cheaper rent, Clayton actually has lower median home values ($83,300 vs $154,900).

Median household income in Clayton is $57,500 compared to $72,868 in Freeport (-21.1%). While Freeport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clayton spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Freeport.