Painesville, Ohio vs. Ludington, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ludington, Michigan is 1.5% cheaper than Painesville, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $49,250 in Ludington, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Painesville, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ludington, Michigan is cheaper than Painesville, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% cheaper in Ludington
than in Painesville, Ohio
Painesville, OH vs. Ludington, MI
Compared to Painesville, Ludington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower