Houghton, Michigan vs. Visalia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Visalia, California is 19.1% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,546 in Visalia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Visalia, California is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Visalia
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Visalia, CA
Compared to Houghton, Visalia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher