South Haven, MI vs South Lyon, MI

South Haven is moderately more affordable than South Lyon, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. South Haven scores 85 compared to 94 for South Lyon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Lyon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Haven is $718/month compared to $1,208/month in South Lyon — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Haven has cheaper rent, South Lyon actually has lower median home values ($280,900 vs $372,200).

Median household income in South Haven is $64,338 compared to $83,822 in South Lyon (-23.2%). While South Lyon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of South Haven spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in South Lyon.