Bath, MI vs Tecumseh, MI

Tecumseh is moderately more affordable than Bath, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 87 compared to 78 for Tecumseh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bath can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bath is $1,251/month compared to $969/month in Tecumseh — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tecumseh is more affordable at $193,600 median vs $202,600.

Median household income in Bath is $64,375 compared to $64,086 in Tecumseh (+0.5%). Bath 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 Bath spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Tecumseh.