2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Alma, MI vs Ithaca, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Ithaca or is it cheaper to live in Alma?
- Ithaca is 0.0% more expensive than Alma.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ithaca or Alma?
- Ithaca housing costs are 7.2% more expensive than Alma housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Alma or is Health Care more affordable in Ithaca.
- Health related expenses are 0.0% less in Ithaca.
 Alma, MIIthaca, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock73.7100
 Food & Groceries89.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock87.7100
 Housing34.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$138,800$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.2100
 Miscellaneous84.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Alma    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

If you are in search of a quiet little country town, big enough for shopping at the local Wal-mart, yet just a stone throw away to the country sides, then Alma is your  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    2 Reviews

We have lived here for three years! It's a lovely town with all one needs close by. Everyone is so friendly and helpful! Love our little community and all it has to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Property taxes keep going up, and employment keeps going  More

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