Alameda, California vs. Manistee, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manistee, Michigan is 63.5% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $109,571 in Manistee, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manistee, Michigan is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Manistee
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Manistee, MI
Compared to Alameda, Manistee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower