New Lothrop, MI vs Union City, MI

Union City is moderately more affordable than New Lothrop, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. New Lothrop scores 69 compared to 63 for Union City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Lothrop can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Lothrop is $750/month compared to $783/month in Union City — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Lothrop has cheaper rent, Union City actually has lower median home values ($107,000 vs $178,100).

Median household income in New Lothrop is $78,500 compared to $57,016 in Union City (+37.7%). While New Lothrop is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Lothrop spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Union City.