Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Houghton, Michigan


The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 15.5% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $50,728 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Houghton
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Houghton, MI
Compared to New Orleans, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% higher
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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