Lake Fenton, MI vs Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is 27.4% cheaper than Lake Fenton. With a cost index of 83 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Manitou Beach-Devils Lake to Lake Fenton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Fenton is $1,343/month compared to $933/month in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake — a 44% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is more affordable at $265,500 median vs $372,800.

Median household income in Lake Fenton is $112,676 compared to $85,777 in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake (+31.4%). While Lake Fenton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Fenton spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake.