Kirkland, Washington vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 60.2% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,841 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Alpena
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Kirkland, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.2% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower