Pellston, MI vs Spring Arbor, MI

Pellston is moderately more affordable than Spring Arbor, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Pellston scores 73 compared to 77 for Spring Arbor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Arbor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pellston is $1,013/month compared to $895/month in Spring Arbor — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Spring Arbor has cheaper rent, Pellston actually has lower median home values ($117,100 vs $213,100).

Median household income in Pellston is $59,464 compared to $77,721 in Spring Arbor (-23.5%). While Spring Arbor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pellston spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Spring Arbor.