Freeland, MI vs Mattawan, MI

Mattawan is moderately more affordable than Freeland, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Freeland scores 89 compared to 79 for Mattawan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Freeland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Freeland is $1,235/month compared to $1,038/month in Mattawan — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mattawan is more affordable at $177,500 median vs $241,400.

Median household income in Freeland is $103,431 compared to $82,026 in Mattawan (+26.1%). While Freeland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Freeland spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Mattawan.