Mattawan, MI vs St. Joseph, MI

Mattawan is moderately more affordable than St. Joseph, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Mattawan scores 79 compared to 86 for St. Joseph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Joseph can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mattawan is $1,038/month compared to $1,079/month in St. Joseph — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mattawan is more affordable at $177,500 median vs $271,100.

Median household income in Mattawan is $82,026 compared to $77,765 in St. Joseph (+5.5%). Mattawan offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mattawan spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in St. Joseph.