Grand Haven, MI vs Oak Park, MI

Grand Haven is moderately more affordable than Oak Park, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Grand Haven scores 82 compared to 92 for Oak Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grand Haven is $961/month compared to $1,354/month in Oak Park — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grand Haven has cheaper rent, Oak Park actually has lower median home values ($198,500 vs $242,400).

Median household income in Grand Haven is $60,665 compared to $65,882 in Oak Park (-7.9%). The higher salaries in Oak Park partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Grand Haven spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Oak Park.