Ferndale, Washington vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 39.9% cheaper than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,034 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Alpena
than in Ferndale, Washington
Ferndale, WA vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Ferndale, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower