Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, Michigan vs California City, California


The cost of living in California City, California is 13.9% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,935 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in California City
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs California_City, CA
Compared to Houghton, California_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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