Buckley, MI vs Montgomery, MI

Montgomery is moderately more affordable than Buckley, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Buckley scores 83 compared to 76 for Montgomery, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buckley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buckley is $1,193/month compared to $1,175/month in Montgomery — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montgomery is more affordable at $93,100 median vs $189,000.

Median household income in Buckley is $65,089 compared to $54,000 in Montgomery (+20.5%). While Buckley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Buckley spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Montgomery.