Spokane, Washington vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 12.9% cheaper than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,560 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Houghton
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Spokane, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.0% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower