Phoenix, Arizona vs. Alma, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alma, Michigan is 34.3% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $45,980 in Alma, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alma, Michigan is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Alma
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Alma, MI
Compared to Phoenix, Alma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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