Sharon, Massachusetts vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 43.7% cheaper than Sharon, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $123,759 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sharon, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Sharon, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Houghton
than in Sharon, Massachusetts
Sharon, MA vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Sharon, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower