Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 14.2% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $77,233 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Houghton
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Waukesha, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower