Clearwater, Florida vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 28.1% cheaper than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $28,779 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Alpena
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Clearwater, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower