What is a pro or con of living in Grand Lake, Coloradocompared to Houghton, New York?

Median Home Cost is 397% more expensive in Grand Lake.

What salary do I need to live in Grand Lake, Colorado copmared to Houghton, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Houghton, New York should increase to $79,742 in Grand Lake, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HOUGHTON vs. GRAND LAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Houghton, New York vs. Grand Lake, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Lake, Colorado is 59.5% more expensive than Houghton, New York.

You would need a salary of $79,742 in Grand Lake, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Grand Lake, Colorado is more expensive than Houghton, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in Grand Lake
than in Houghton, New York

Houghton, NY vs. Grand Lake, CO

Compared to Houghton, Grand Lake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

294.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% lower

Commute

3.4% higher

Health

20.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Houghton, New York vs. Grand Lake, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Houghton, NY vs. Grand Lake, CO

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