Grand Marais, Minnesota vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 5.5% cheaper than Grand Marais, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $47,250 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Grand Marais, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Houghton
than in Grand Marais, Minnesota
Grand Marais, MN vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Grand Marais, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower