Houghton, Michigan vs. Flint, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flint, Michigan is 17.0% cheaper than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $8,300 in Flint, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flint, Michigan is cheaper than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Flint
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Flint, MI
Compared to Houghton, Flint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  49.7% higher
  Health
  35.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher