Lake Station, Indiana vs. Alpena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Arkansas is 7.5% cheaper than Lake Station, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $46,261 in Alpena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Station, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Arkansas is cheaper than Lake Station, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Alpena
than in Lake Station, Indiana
Lake Station, IN vs. Alpena, AR
Compared to Lake Station, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower