Gladstone, MI vs St. Charles, MI

St. Charles is moderately more affordable than Gladstone, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Gladstone scores 66 compared to 58 for St. Charles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gladstone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gladstone is $793/month compared to $603/month in St. Charles — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Charles is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $111,700.

Median household income in Gladstone is $57,534 compared to $49,816 in St. Charles (+15.5%). While Gladstone is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gladstone spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in St. Charles.