Houghton, MI Cost of Living


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Houghton cost of living score
80.3
Less expensive
19.7% lower
than the US average
12.2% lower
than the Michigan average
Houghton, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.7% lower than the U.S. average and 12.2% higher than the average for Michigan.

Houghton, MI

Housing costs in Houghton?
A typical home costs $172,600, which is 49.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.1% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Houghton costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 52.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Houghton?
To live comfortably in Houghton, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Houghton?
The cost of living in Houghton, MI is quite reasonable. The median home value is $107,200 and the cost of living index is significantly lower than the US average at 81.2. Renting a one bedroom in Houghton costs an average of $553 per month, while two bedrooms run around $717 per month. Groceries and utilities are also relatively inexpensive compared to other parts of the country. All in all, Houghton offers great value for those who are looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHoughtonMichiganUnited States
  80.391.5100.0
  93.593.4100
  120.984.8100.0
  62.571.2100.0
  $172,600$218,700$338,100
  121.2%100.1%100.0%
  78.0115.1100.0
  94.695.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to  More

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Over 11 years ago

For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The  More

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Over 15 years ago

The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this  More

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