Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, Michigan is 3.6% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $31,083 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, Michigan is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Mount Pleasant
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Mount Pleasant, MI
Compared to Altoona, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower