Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs Valdez, Alaska


The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 22.6% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,292 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Valdez
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Valdez, AK
Compared to Houghton, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  55.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher

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