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


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 41.6% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $106,184 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Houghton, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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