Davison, MI vs Hazel Park, MI

Davison is moderately more affordable than Hazel Park, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Davison scores 71 compared to 83 for Hazel Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazel Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Davison is $858/month compared to $1,221/month in Hazel Park — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Davison has cheaper rent, Hazel Park actually has lower median home values ($141,200 vs $166,100).

Median household income in Davison is $50,450 compared to $62,878 in Hazel Park (-19.8%). While Hazel Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Davison spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Hazel Park.