| | Houghton, MI | Mount Pleasant, MI | United States |
| Overall | 80.3 | 77.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.5 | 92.7 | 100 |
| Health | 120.9 | 92.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 62.5 | 54.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $172,600 | $187,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,120.0% | 9,820.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 78.0 | 72.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 94.6 | 95.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Houghton 
5 Reviews
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
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
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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Reviews for Mount Pleasant 8 Reviews
Mt. Pleasant is the home to Central Michigan University. Much of its economy is tied to the University or the casino. The rest is just service jobs for college students More
Lived in Mount Pleasant for two years. I could not find a job. I wasn't a student at the local college nor a member of the reservation that Mount Pleasant is on. I have More
As a citizen of Mount Pleasant for nearly ten years, I have seen it grow considerably, particularly in the last five years. Home of Central Michigan University, it's More
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