Fowlerville, MI vs Temperance, MI

Fowlerville is moderately more affordable than Temperance, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Fowlerville scores 80 compared to 90 for Temperance, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Temperance 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 $1,270/month in Temperance — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fowlerville is more affordable at $189,000 median vs $230,200.

Median household income in Fowlerville is $43,155 compared to $76,069 in Temperance (-43.3%). While Temperance 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 20% in Temperance.