Houghton, Michigan vs. Lacey, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lacey, Washington is 28.3% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,144 in Lacey, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lacey, Washington is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Lacey
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Lacey, WA
Compared to Houghton, Lacey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% lower
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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