Kentwood, MI vs Marquette, MI

Marquette is moderately more affordable than Kentwood, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Kentwood scores 90 compared to 83 for Marquette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kentwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kentwood is $1,205/month compared to $958/month in Marquette — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marquette has cheaper rent, Kentwood actually has lower median home values ($249,000 vs $254,100).

Median household income in Kentwood is $73,647 compared to $55,825 in Marquette (+31.9%). While Kentwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kentwood spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Marquette.