Houghton, Michigan vs. North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina is 12.8% cheaper than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,597 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Houghton, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in North Wilkesboro
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. North Wilkesboro, NC
Compared to Houghton, North Wilkesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower