Clayton, MI vs Unionville, MI

Clayton is moderately more affordable than Unionville, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 70 compared to 77 for Unionville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Unionville 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 $1,196/month in Unionville — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clayton is more affordable at $83,300 median vs $100,300.

Median household income in Clayton is $57,500 compared to $74,356 in Unionville (-22.7%). While Unionville 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 19.3% in Unionville.