Tampa, Florida vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 17.2% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $29,821 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Houghton
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Tampa, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower