Fenton, MI vs Southgate, MI

Southgate is moderately more affordable than Fenton, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Fenton scores 92 compared to 81 for Southgate, 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 $1,102/month in Southgate — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Southgate is more affordable at $165,400 median vs $211,700.

Median household income in Fenton is $83,077 compared to $64,635 in Southgate (+28.5%). 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, less than the 20.5% in Southgate.