Houghton, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 95.3% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $130,880 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
377% more expensive in Seattle
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Houghton, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.3% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  342.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.2% lower
  Commute
  76.3% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.9% higher