Seattle, Washington vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 48.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $136 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Houghton
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Seattle, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  76.2% higher
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower