Alpena, MI Cost of Living


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Alpena cost of living score
73.5
Less expensive
26.5% lower
than the US average
19.7% lower
than the Michigan average
Alpena, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.5% lower than the U.S. average and 19.7% higher than the average for Michigan.

Alpena, MI

Housing costs in Alpena?
A typical home costs $142,600, which is 57.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.8% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alpena costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Alpena?
To live comfortably in Alpena, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alpena?
The cost of living in Alpena, MI is relatively low compared to the national average. Rent for a one bedroom apartment is around $600 per month, while groceries are quite affordable. The local tax rate is fairly low as well, providing relief and freeing up more money for other priorities. Additionally, gasoline prices are generally lower than the national average. All in all, Alpena is a great place to live with an inexpensive cost of living that makes it easy to save money.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlpenaMichiganUnited States
  73.591.5100.0
  89.893.4100
  90.984.8100.0
  37.871.2100.0
  $142,600$218,700$338,100
  95.2%100.1%100.0%
  71.1115.1100.0
  81.695.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 11 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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