Boyne City, MI vs Scottville, MI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Scottville is 20.1% cheaper than Boyne City. With a cost index of 66 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Scottville to Boyne City should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyne City is $893/month compared to $763/month in Scottville — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scottville is more affordable at $120,400 median vs $233,900.

Median household income in Boyne City is $68,087 compared to $47,955 in Scottville (+42%). While Boyne City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boyne City spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Scottville.