Waunakee, Wisconsin vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 23.3% cheaper than Waunakee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $38,348 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waunakee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is cheaper than Waunakee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Houghton
than in Waunakee, Wisconsin
Waunakee, WI vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Waunakee, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower