Juneau, Alaska vs. Elk Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Rapids, Michigan is 15.1% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,426 in Elk Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Elk Rapids
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Elk Rapids, MI
Compared to Juneau, Elk Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  33.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower