Cost of Living Calculator - Vandalia, Illinois vs Houghton Lake, Michigan


The cost of living in Houghton Lake, Michigan is 9.3% more expensive than Vandalia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,633 in Houghton Lake, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Vandalia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton Lake, Michigan is more expensive than Vandalia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Houghton Lake
than in Vandalia, Illinois
Vandalia, IL vs Houghton Lake, MI
Compared to Vandalia, Houghton Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  34.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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