Evanston, Illinois vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 42.1% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,405 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Alpena
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Evanston, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower