What is a pro or con of living in Alpena, Michigancompared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Alpena.

What salary do I need to live in Alpena, Michigan copmared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan could decrease to $39,832 in Alpena, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. ALPENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 20.3% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $39,832 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Alpena
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. Alpena, MI

Compared to Grand Rapids, Alpena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

25.2% lower

Health

11.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% lower

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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grand Rapids, MI vs. Alpena, MI

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