Silver Bay, Minnesota vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 19.8% more expensive than Silver Bay, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,902 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Bay, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is more expensive than Silver Bay, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Houghton
than in Silver Bay, Minnesota
Silver Bay, MN vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Silver Bay, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% higher
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  39.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower