San Antonio, Texas vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 20.6% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $19,056 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Alpena
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to San Antonio, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower