Homer, Alaska vs. Iron Mountain, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iron Mountain, Michigan is 29.0% cheaper than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $19,890 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iron Mountain, Michigan is cheaper than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Iron Mountain
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Iron Mountain, MI
Compared to Homer, Iron Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower