Staunton, Virginia vs. Alpena, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpena, Michigan is 12.7% cheaper than Staunton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,635 in Alpena, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Staunton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpena, Michigan is cheaper than Staunton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Alpena
than in Staunton, Virginia
Staunton, VA vs. Alpena, MI
Compared to Staunton, Alpena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower