Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 23.2% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $92,375 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Merced
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Merced, CA
Compared to Houghton, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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