Ontonagon, MI vs Wellston, MI

Ontonagon is moderately more affordable than Wellston, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Ontonagon scores 57 compared to 61 for Wellston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wellston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ontonagon is $557/month compared to $642/month in Wellston — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ontonagon is more affordable at $92,100 median vs $109,800.

Median household income in Ontonagon is $46,806 compared to $48,125 in Wellston (-2.7%). Wellston does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Ontonagon spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Wellston.