Boyne Falls, MI vs Westphalia, MI

Boyne Falls is moderately more affordable than Westphalia, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Boyne Falls scores 71 compared to 78 for Westphalia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westphalia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyne Falls is $821/month compared to $883/month in Westphalia — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boyne Falls is more affordable at $160,400 median vs $225,700.

Median household income in Boyne Falls is $46,250 compared to $74,750 in Westphalia (-38.1%). While Westphalia 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 Falls spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Westphalia.