Alpena, MI vs Durand, MI

Alpena is moderately more affordable than Durand, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Alpena scores 60 compared to 68 for Durand, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Durand can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alpena is $599/month compared to $865/month in Durand — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alpena is more affordable at $110,400 median vs $123,900.

Median household income in Alpena is $47,604 compared to $60,032 in Durand (-20.7%). While Durand 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 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Durand.