Anchorage, Alaska vs. St. Clair Shores, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Clair Shores, Michigan is 19.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $40,129 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Clair Shores, Michigan is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in St. Clair Shores
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. St. Clair Shores, MI
Compared to Anchorage, St. Clair Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  35.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower