Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 0.8% cheaper than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,583 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Benton Harbor, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Alpena
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, MI vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Benton Harbor, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher