Cost of Living Calculator - Valdez, Alaska vs Ironwood, Michigan


The cost of living in Ironwood, Michigan is 29.9% cheaper than Valdez, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,043 in Ironwood, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdez, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ironwood, Michigan is cheaper than Valdez, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Ironwood
than in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK vs Ironwood, MI
Compared to Valdez, Ironwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower

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