Palm Springs, California vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 46.7% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $62,348 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Alpena
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Palm Springs, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower