Chassell, MI vs Mattawan, MI

Chassell is moderately more affordable than Mattawan, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Chassell scores 68 compared to 79 for Mattawan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mattawan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chassell is $711/month compared to $1,038/month in Mattawan — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chassell is more affordable at $170,700 median vs $177,500.

Median household income in Chassell is $55,417 compared to $82,026 in Mattawan (-32.4%). While Mattawan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chassell spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Mattawan.