Beckley, West Virginia vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 22.5% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,270 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Houghton
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Beckley, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% higher
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.9% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower