Hartford, MI vs Port Sanilac, MI

Hartford is moderately more affordable than Port Sanilac, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Hartford scores 65 compared to 71 for Port Sanilac, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Sanilac can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartford is $809/month compared to $831/month in Port Sanilac — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hartford is more affordable at $95,200 median vs $154,500.

Median household income in Hartford is $39,868 compared to $41,779 in Port Sanilac (-4.6%). The higher salaries in Port Sanilac partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartford spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 23.9% in Port Sanilac.