Madison Heights, MI vs South Lyon, MI

Madison Heights is moderately more affordable than South Lyon, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Madison Heights scores 84 compared to 94 for South Lyon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Lyon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madison Heights is $1,138/month compared to $1,208/month in South Lyon — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madison Heights is more affordable at $190,300 median vs $280,900.

Median household income in Madison Heights is $66,726 compared to $83,822 in South Lyon (-20.4%). While South Lyon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Madison Heights spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in South Lyon.