Houghton, Michigan vs. Tahoe Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tahoe Vista, California is 81.0% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $90,512 in Tahoe Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tahoe Vista, California is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
359% more expensive in Tahoe Vista
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Tahoe Vista, CA
Compared to Houghton, Tahoe Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.0% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher