Chassell, MI vs Montgomery, MI

Chassell is moderately more affordable than Montgomery, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Chassell scores 68 compared to 76 for Montgomery, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montgomery 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 $1,175/month in Montgomery — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chassell has cheaper rent, Montgomery actually has lower median home values ($93,100 vs $170,700).

Median household income in Chassell is $55,417 compared to $54,000 in Montgomery (+2.6%). Chassell offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chassell spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Montgomery.