Fowlerville, MI vs Harbor Springs, MI

Fowlerville is moderately more affordable than Harbor Springs, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Fowlerville scores 80 compared to 92 for Harbor Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harbor Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fowlerville is $1,008/month compared to $950/month in Harbor Springs — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harbor Springs has cheaper rent, Fowlerville actually has lower median home values ($189,000 vs $368,100).

Median household income in Fowlerville is $43,155 compared to $60,556 in Harbor Springs (-28.7%). While Harbor Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fowlerville spend roughly 28% of their income on rent, more than the 18.8% in Harbor Springs.