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CHARLESTON vs. ALPENA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Alpena, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is
35.1%
cheaper
than Charleston, South Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$34,416
in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is
cheaper
than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Alpena
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Charleston, Alpena is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
35.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
15.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
72.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.3% lower
Commute
24.4% lower
Health
5.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
8.7% lower
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