Custer, MI vs Mendon, MI

Custer is moderately more affordable than Mendon, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Custer scores 63 compared to 73 for Mendon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mendon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Custer is $738/month compared to $989/month in Mendon — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Custer is more affordable at $100,000 median vs $123,000.

Median household income in Custer is $66,875 compared to $82,031 in Mendon (-18.5%). While Mendon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Custer spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.5% in Mendon.