Auburn, Alabama vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 12.0% cheaper than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $110,015 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Houghton
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Auburn, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower