Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs Mobile, Alabama


The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 3.5% cheaper than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,381 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Houghton, Michigan
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
19% cheaper in Mobile
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Mobile, AL
Compared to Houghton, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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