Alpena, Michigan vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 57.2% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,612 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Missoula
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Alpena, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher