St. Clair Shores, Michigan vs. Fort Payne, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 20.1% cheaper than St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $35,162 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is cheaper than St. Clair Shores, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Fort Payne
than in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
St. Clair Shores, MI vs. Fort Payne, AL
Compared to St. Clair Shores, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower