Croswell, MI vs St. Johns, MI

Croswell is moderately more affordable than St. Johns, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Croswell scores 64 compared to 73 for St. Johns, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Johns can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Croswell is $643/month compared to $870/month in St. Johns — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Croswell is more affordable at $136,500 median vs $175,300.

Median household income in Croswell is $55,101 compared to $63,030 in St. Johns (-12.6%). The higher salaries in St. Johns partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Croswell spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in St. Johns.