Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 54.1% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,488 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Portland
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Portland, OR
Compared to Houghton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% lower
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher

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