Sturgis, MI vs Vicksburg, MI

Sturgis is moderately more affordable than Vicksburg, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Sturgis scores 68 compared to 78 for Vicksburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vicksburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sturgis is $793/month compared to $914/month in Vicksburg — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturgis is more affordable at $129,400 median vs $208,300.

Median household income in Sturgis is $60,640 compared to $70,070 in Vicksburg (-13.5%). While Vicksburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sturgis spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in Vicksburg.