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


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 78.6% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $196,438 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Boston
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Boston, MA
Compared to Houghton, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.6% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  69.0% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.5% higher

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