Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 8.4% cheaper than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,815 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Houghton, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher

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