Macon scores higher on the Star Score index — 82 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. Macon yields 7.4% gross on a $196,903 typical home; Saginaw yields 7.2% on $175,095 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Macon | Saginaw |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $196,903 | $175,095 |
| Typical rent | $1,212 | $1,055 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 14 | 14 |
| Gross yield | 7.4% | 7.2% |
| Star Score | 82 | 80 |