Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Houghton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houghton, Michigan is 6.6% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,630 in Houghton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houghton, Michigan is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
28% more expensive in Houghton
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Houghton, MI
Compared to Wausau, Houghton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower