Fresno, California vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 16.8% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $41,578 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Houghton
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Fresno, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower