Essexville, MI vs Millington, MI

Essexville is moderately more affordable than Millington, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Essexville scores 63 compared to 69 for Millington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Millington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Essexville is $707/month compared to $908/month in Millington — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Essexville has cheaper rent, Millington actually has lower median home values ($117,700 vs $121,200).

Median household income in Essexville is $76,182 compared to $56,339 in Millington (+35.2%). Essexville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Essexville spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Millington.