Dundee, MI vs Fraser, MI

Fraser is moderately more affordable than Dundee, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Dundee scores 86 compared to 75 for Fraser, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dundee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dundee is $1,120/month compared to $827/month in Fraser — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fraser is more affordable at $193,600 median vs $233,000.

Median household income in Dundee is $71,058 compared to $61,118 in Fraser (+16.3%). While Dundee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dundee spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Fraser.