Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Houghton, Michigan


The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 30.1% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,947 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Houghton
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Houghton, MI
Compared to Thornton, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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