Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 6.5% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $29,911 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Houghton
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Pittsburgh, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower