Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Houghton Lake, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton Lake, Michigan is 2.0% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,007 in Houghton Lake, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton Lake, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Houghton Lake
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort_Wayne, IN vs. Houghton_Lake, MI
Compared to Fort_Wayne, Houghton_Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher