Alpena, AR vs London, AR

Alpena, AR and London, AR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Alpena scores 63 while London scores 63 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alpena is $765/month compared to $804/month in London — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alpena has cheaper rent, London actually has lower median home values ($96,700 vs $102,500).

Median household income in Alpena is $47,500 compared to $49,000 in London (-3.1%). While London is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alpena spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.7% in London.