Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs Alpine, Wyoming


The cost of living in Alpine, Wyoming is 19.9% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $89,934 in Alpine, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, Wyoming is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Alpine
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Alpine, WY
Compared to Houghton, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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