Blackfoot, Idaho vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 0.9% cheaper than Blackfoot, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $49,539 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Blackfoot, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Blackfoot, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Houghton
than in Blackfoot, Idaho
Blackfoot, ID vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Blackfoot, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher