Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 9.1% cheaper than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,190 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Houghton, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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