Fenton, MI vs Holland, MI

Holland is moderately more affordable than Fenton, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Fenton scores 92 compared to 87 for Holland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fenton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fenton is $1,323/month compared to $1,143/month in Holland — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Holland has cheaper rent, Fenton actually has lower median home values ($211,700 vs $235,800).

Median household income in Fenton is $83,077 compared to $72,905 in Holland (+14%). While Fenton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fenton spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.8% in Holland.