Alpena, Michigan vs. Alpena, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, South Dakota is 2.2% cheaper than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,878 in Alpena, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, South Dakota is cheaper than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Alpena, SD
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Alpena, SD
Compared to Alpena, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% lower
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher