Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs Newton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 142.0% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $181,519 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
624% more expensive in Newton
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Newton, MA
Compared to Houghton, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.0% 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
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  552.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.1% higher

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