Marcellus, MI vs New Troy, MI

Marcellus is moderately more affordable than New Troy, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Marcellus scores 65 compared to 75 for New Troy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Troy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marcellus is $790/month compared to $975/month in New Troy — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marcellus is more affordable at $112,500 median vs $174,400.

Median household income in Marcellus is $55,417 compared to $60,250 in New Troy (-8%). The higher salaries in New Troy partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Marcellus spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in New Troy.