Houghton, Michigan vs. San Bernardino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Bernardino, California is 27.5% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,737 in San Bernardino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Bernardino, California is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in San Bernardino
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. San Bernardino, CA
Compared to Houghton, San Bernardino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher