| | Houghton, MI | Astoria, OR | United States |
| Overall | 80.3 | 107.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.5 | 100.0 | 100 |
| Health | 120.9 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 62.5 | 133.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $172,600 | $438,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,120.0% | 6,980.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 78.0 | 76.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 94.6 | 117.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Houghton 
5 Reviews
Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to More
For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The More
The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this More
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Reviews for Astoria 
7 Reviews
I’ve lived here for 9 months now.
First, what I like:
This place is absolutely beautiful, very close to nature, with great beaches, waterfalls, forests, and More
I have lived in Astoria, OR for over 5 years and have also visited this town for my entire 60 years. There is no better place in the US to live. My house has the best More
I went there to visit during June of 2011. I can tell you that Astoria is a very nice town. Its very green with tall trees on hills and grass very green compare to where More
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