Alpena, Michigan vs. Redding, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redding, California is 51.2% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,596 in Redding, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redding, California is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Redding
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Redding, CA
Compared to Alpena, Redding is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher