Houghton, Michigan vs. Tower, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tower, Minnesota is 9.2% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $54,598 in Tower, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tower, Minnesota is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Tower
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Tower, MN
Compared to Houghton, Tower is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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