Alpena, Michigan vs. Plattsburgh, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plattsburgh, New York is 9.7% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $82,258 in Plattsburgh, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plattsburgh, New York is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Plattsburgh
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Plattsburgh, NY
Compared to Alpena, Plattsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher