Glen, MS vs Sturgis, MS

Glen is moderately more affordable than Sturgis, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Glen scores 69 compared to 73 for Sturgis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sturgis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glen is $950/month compared to $1,054/month in Sturgis — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glen is more affordable at $100,800 median vs $111,400.

Median household income in Glen is $61,429 compared to $57,500 in Sturgis (+6.8%). Glen offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Glen spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22% in Sturgis.

Climate-wise, Sturgis is notably warmer with an average of 64°F compared to 60.7°F in Glen. Glen receives more rainfall at 57.6" per year compared to 51.8" in Sturgis.