Hudsonville, MI vs Mattawan, MI

Mattawan is moderately more affordable than Hudsonville, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Hudsonville scores 90 compared to 79 for Mattawan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hudsonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hudsonville is $1,170/month compared to $1,038/month in Mattawan — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mattawan is more affordable at $177,500 median vs $260,500.

Median household income in Hudsonville is $88,606 compared to $82,026 in Mattawan (+8%). The higher salaries in Hudsonville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hudsonville spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Mattawan.