Kalkaska, MI vs Ubly, MI

Kalkaska is moderately more affordable than Ubly, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Kalkaska scores 61 compared to 67 for Ubly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ubly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kalkaska is $644/month compared to $819/month in Ubly — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kalkaska has cheaper rent, Ubly actually has lower median home values ($113,500 vs $121,300).

Median household income in Kalkaska is $42,955 compared to $56,042 in Ubly (-23.4%). While Ubly is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kalkaska spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Ubly.