Houghton, Michigan vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 14.6% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $180,419 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Ithaca
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Houghton, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher