Alpena, Michigan vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 44.9% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $108,661 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Fresno
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Alpena, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher