Colon, MI vs Lowell, MI

Colon is moderately more affordable than Lowell, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Colon scores 66 compared to 76 for Lowell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lowell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colon is $745/month compared to $788/month in Lowell — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colon is more affordable at $123,700 median vs $231,100.

Median household income in Colon is $53,750 compared to $71,406 in Lowell (-24.7%). While Lowell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colon spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Lowell.