Falls Church, Virginia vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 54.2% cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,367 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Alpena
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Falls Church, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% lower