Cost of Living Calculator - Shields, Michigan vs Homer, Alaska


The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 26.6% more expensive than Shields, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,281 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Shields, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Shields, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Homer
than in Shields, Michigan
Shields, MI vs Homer, AK
Compared to Shields, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% higher
      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
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% higher
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  46.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher

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