Alma, Michigan vs. Kent, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Ohio is 13.4% more expensive than Alma, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,723 in Kent, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Alma, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Ohio is more expensive than Alma, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Kent
than in Alma, Michigan
Alma, MI vs. Kent, OH
Compared to Alma, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher