Bedford, Indiana vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 16.4% more expensive than Bedford, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $79,545 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is more expensive than Bedford, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Houghton
than in Bedford, Indiana
Bedford, IN vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Bedford, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower