Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs Alta, Utah


The cost of living in Alta, Utah is 129.3% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $114,668 in Alta, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alta, Utah is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
886% more expensive in Alta
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Alta, UT
Compared to Houghton, Alta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.3% higher
      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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  674.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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