Manchester, Maryland vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 23.3% cheaper than Manchester, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $57,522 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Manchester, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Houghton
than in Manchester, Maryland
Manchester, MD vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Manchester, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% lower
      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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower