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


The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 41.0% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $29,499 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Houghton
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs Houghton, MI
Compared to Escondido, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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