Paintsville, Kentucky vs. Carleton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carleton, Michigan is 23.8% more expensive than Paintsville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $92,830 in Carleton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Paintsville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carleton, Michigan is more expensive than Paintsville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Carleton
than in Paintsville, Kentucky
Paintsville, KY vs. Carleton, MI
Compared to Paintsville, Carleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher