Deerfield, MI vs Mattawan, MI

Deerfield is moderately more affordable than Mattawan, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Deerfield scores 71 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 Deerfield is $844/month compared to $1,038/month in Mattawan — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Deerfield is more affordable at $159,200 median vs $177,500.

Median household income in Deerfield is $73,462 compared to $82,026 in Mattawan (-10.4%). 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 Deerfield spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Mattawan.