Alpena, Michigan vs. Irwin, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irwin, Idaho is 27.9% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,955 in Irwin, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irwin, Idaho is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Irwin
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Irwin, ID
Compared to Alpena, Irwin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower