Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs Ayer, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Ayer, Massachusetts is 41.4% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $106,117 in Ayer, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ayer, Massachusetts is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Ayer
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Ayer, MA
Compared to Houghton, Ayer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.9% higher

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