Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 11.5% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $44,231 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Alpena
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort_Wayne, IN vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Fort_Wayne, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower