Bad Axe, Michigan vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 4.0% cheaper than Bad Axe, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $47,981 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bad Axe, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Bad Axe, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Alpena
than in Bad Axe, Michigan
Bad Axe, MI vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Bad Axe, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower