Alpena, Michigan vs. Watertown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, New York is 7.2% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $80,365 in Watertown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, New York is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Watertown
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Watertown, NY
Compared to Alpena, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% higher
      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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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