Grand Haven, MI vs Port Huron, MI

Port Huron is moderately more affordable than Grand Haven, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Grand Haven scores 82 compared to 75 for Port Huron, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grand Haven 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 $972/month in Port Huron — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grand Haven has cheaper rent, Port Huron actually has lower median home values ($136,000 vs $242,400).

Median household income in Grand Haven is $60,665 compared to $49,377 in Port Huron (+22.9%). While Grand Haven is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grand Haven spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Port Huron.