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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 19.2% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $89,412 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Salem
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Salem, OR
Compared to Houghton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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