Houghton, Michigan vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 4.5% cheaper than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $47,730 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Houghton, Michigan
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
35% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Houghton, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher