Alexandria, Virginia vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 38.8% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,361 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Houghton
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Alexandria, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower