Hamtramck, MI vs Sturgis, MI

Sturgis is moderately more affordable than Hamtramck, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Hamtramck scores 71 compared to 68 for Sturgis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamtramck can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamtramck is $907/month compared to $793/month in Sturgis — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sturgis has cheaper rent, Hamtramck actually has lower median home values ($116,400 vs $129,400).

Median household income in Hamtramck is $40,103 compared to $60,640 in Sturgis (-33.9%). Sturgis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamtramck spend roughly 27.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Sturgis.