Ferndale, MI vs Mason, MI

Mason is moderately more affordable than Ferndale, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Ferndale scores 91 compared to 82 for Mason, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ferndale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ferndale is $1,235/month compared to $1,103/month in Mason — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mason is more affordable at $194,600 median vs $233,600.

Median household income in Ferndale is $91,732 compared to $79,521 in Mason (+15.4%). While Ferndale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ferndale spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Mason.