Medford, Oregon vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 16.0% cheaper than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $41,984 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Medford, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Houghton
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Medford, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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