Alpena, Michigan vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 20.5% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $90,358 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Houghton
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Alpena, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% higher
      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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower