Eastpointe, MI vs Fraser, MI

Fraser is moderately more affordable than Eastpointe, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Eastpointe scores 85 compared to 75 for Fraser, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eastpointe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eastpointe is $1,335/month compared to $827/month in Fraser — a 61% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fraser has cheaper rent, Eastpointe actually has lower median home values ($129,100 vs $193,600).

Median household income in Eastpointe is $58,196 compared to $61,118 in Fraser (-4.8%). Fraser offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Eastpointe spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Fraser.