Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 150.3% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $187,731 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
586% more expensive in San Jose
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Houghton, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.3% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  521.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  93.6% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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