Marysville, MI vs Port Huron, MI

Marysville, MI and Port Huron, MI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.7% difference in their overall index. Marysville scores 79 while Port Huron scores 75 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Marysville is $955/month compared to $972/month in Port Huron — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marysville has cheaper rent, Port Huron actually has lower median home values ($136,000 vs $185,500).

Median household income in Marysville is $69,661 compared to $49,377 in Port Huron (+41.1%). While Marysville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marysville spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Port Huron.