Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 1.5% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $50,768 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
24% more expensive in Houghton
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Janesville, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower