Juneau, Alaska vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 24.8% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $37,609 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Houghton
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Juneau, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.9% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower