Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 13.8% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,079 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Houghton
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Charlotte, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower