San Luis Obispo, California vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 44.5% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $27,763 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Houghton
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower