Montague, MI vs St. Johns, MI

Montague is moderately more affordable than St. Johns, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Montague scores 70 compared to 73 for St. Johns, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Johns can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montague is $735/month compared to $870/month in St. Johns — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montague has cheaper rent, St. Johns actually has lower median home values ($175,300 vs $184,700).

Median household income in Montague is $69,375 compared to $63,030 in St. Johns (+10.1%). Montague offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Montague spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in St. Johns.