Missoula, Montana vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 23.4% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $36,015 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Houghton
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Missoula, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.8% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower