Modesto, California vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 25.2% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $43,361 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Houghton
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Modesto, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
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  Personal
  7.9% lower
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