Cocoa Beach, Florida vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 34.4% cheaper than Cocoa Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $32,797 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Cocoa Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Alpena
than in Cocoa Beach, Florida
Cocoa Beach, FL vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Cocoa Beach, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower