Fraser, MI vs Gladstone, MI

Gladstone is moderately more affordable than Fraser, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Fraser scores 75 compared to 66 for Gladstone, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fraser can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fraser is $827/month compared to $793/month in Gladstone — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gladstone is more affordable at $111,700 median vs $193,600.

Median household income in Fraser is $61,118 compared to $57,534 in Gladstone (+6.2%). Fraser does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fraser spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Gladstone.