Rockford, Illinois vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 13.3% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,662 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Houghton
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Rockford, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher