Clayton, MI vs Vernon, MI

Clayton is moderately more affordable than Vernon, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 70 compared to 74 for Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vernon 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 $1,063/month in Vernon — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clayton is more affordable at $83,300 median vs $122,000.

Median household income in Clayton is $57,500 compared to $67,292 in Vernon (-14.6%). While Vernon 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% in Vernon.