Fruitport, MI vs Oxford, MI

Fruitport is moderately more affordable than Oxford, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Fruitport scores 80 compared to 90 for Oxford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oxford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fruitport is $1,054/month compared to $901/month in Oxford — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oxford has cheaper rent, Fruitport actually has lower median home values ($193,200 vs $351,300).

Median household income in Fruitport is $80,769 compared to $88,214 in Oxford (-8.4%). The higher salaries in Oxford partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fruitport spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Oxford.