Chanute, Kansas vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 8.5% more expensive than Chanute, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $81,393 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chanute, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is more expensive than Chanute, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Alpena
than in Chanute, Kansas
Chanute, KS vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Chanute, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower