Boulder, Colorado vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 48.7% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $25,626 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Houghton
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Boulder, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower