Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs Buffalo, New York


The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 3.0% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,270 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Buffalo, NY
Compared to Houghton, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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