Whitefish, Montana vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 32.7% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $50,450 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Houghton
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Whitefish, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.4% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower