Houghton, Michigan vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 0.6% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,291 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Columbus
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Houghton, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower