Silver Bay, Minnesota vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 0.6% cheaper than Silver Bay, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,721 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Bay, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Silver Bay, Minnesota
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
23% cheaper in Alpena
than in Silver Bay, Minnesota
Silver Bay, MN vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Silver Bay, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower