Houghton, Michigan vs. Missoula, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Missoula, Montana is 30.5% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,250 in Missoula, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Missoula, Montana is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Missoula
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Missoula, MT
Compared to Houghton, Missoula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher