What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Houghton, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 428% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Houghton, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Houghton, Michigan should increase to $102,561 in Los Angeles, California (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. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Houghton, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 105.1% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $102,561 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
428% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Houghton, Michigan

Houghton, MI vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Houghton, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

105.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

327.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.7% lower

Commute

111.9% higher

Health

25.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Houghton, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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