Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs Forest City, Iowa


The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 11.3% cheaper than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,354 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is cheaper than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Forest City
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Forest City, IA
Compared to Houghton, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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