Fraser, MI vs St. Clair, MI

Fraser is moderately more affordable than St. Clair, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Fraser scores 75 compared to 86 for St. Clair, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Clair 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 $1,033/month in St. Clair — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fraser is more affordable at $193,600 median vs $241,700.

Median household income in Fraser is $61,118 compared to $68,482 in St. Clair (-10.8%). The higher salaries in St. Clair partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fraser spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in St. Clair.