Ludington, MI vs Mattawan, MI

Ludington is moderately more affordable than Mattawan, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Ludington scores 74 compared to 79 for Mattawan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mattawan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ludington is $824/month compared to $1,038/month in Mattawan — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ludington has cheaper rent, Mattawan actually has lower median home values ($177,500 vs $192,800).

Median household income in Ludington is $44,471 compared to $82,026 in Mattawan (-45.8%). While Mattawan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ludington spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Mattawan.