Comstock Northwest, MI vs Fraser, MI

Fraser is moderately more affordable than Comstock Northwest, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Comstock Northwest scores 83 compared to 75 for Fraser, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Comstock Northwest can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Comstock Northwest is $1,022/month compared to $827/month in Fraser — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fraser is more affordable at $193,600 median vs $233,100.

Median household income in Comstock Northwest is $73,290 compared to $61,118 in Fraser (+19.9%). While Comstock Northwest is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Comstock Northwest spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Fraser.