Cost of Living Calculator - Medical Lake, Washington vs Houghton, Michigan


The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 15.9% cheaper than Medical Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,025 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Medical Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Medical Lake, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Houghton
than in Medical Lake, Washington
Medical Lake, WA vs Houghton, MI
Compared to Medical Lake, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.4% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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