Houghton, Michigan vs. Niles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Niles, Illinois is 28.2% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $132,017 in Niles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Niles, Illinois is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Niles
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Niles, IL
Compared to Houghton, Niles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  62.3% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher