Bellevue, MI vs Boyne City, MI

Bellevue is moderately more affordable than Boyne City, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 71 compared to 79 for Boyne City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Boyne City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $960/month compared to $893/month in Boyne City — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Boyne City has cheaper rent, Bellevue actually has lower median home values ($110,600 vs $233,900).

Median household income in Bellevue is $63,095 compared to $68,087 in Boyne City (-7.3%). The higher salaries in Boyne City partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Boyne City.