Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Houghton, Michigan


The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 59.1% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $30,679 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Houghton
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Houghton, MI
Compared to Alameda, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower

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