Marlette, MI vs Vernon, MI

Marlette is moderately more affordable than Vernon, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Marlette scores 69 compared to 74 for Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vernon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marlette is $820/month compared to $1,063/month in Vernon — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marlette is more affordable at $116,900 median vs $122,000.

Median household income in Marlette is $44,375 compared to $67,292 in Vernon (-34.1%). While Vernon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marlette spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Vernon.