Oxford, Michigan vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 20.2% cheaper than Oxford, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $79,833 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Oxford, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Houghton
than in Oxford, Michigan
Oxford, MI vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Oxford, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  51.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower