Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 15.8% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $80,005 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Houghton
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Fairbanks, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower

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