Niles, MI vs Port Huron, MI

Niles is moderately more affordable than Port Huron, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Niles scores 67 compared to 75 for Port Huron, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Huron can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Niles is $869/month compared to $972/month in Port Huron — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Niles is more affordable at $115,400 median vs $136,000.

Median household income in Niles is $47,815 compared to $49,377 in Port Huron (-3.2%). Port Huron does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Niles spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Port Huron.