Houghton Lake, MI Cost of Living


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Houghton Lake cost of living score
76.3
Less expensive
23.7% lower
than the US average
16.6% lower
than the Michigan average
Houghton Lake, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.7% lower than the U.S. average and 16.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Houghton Lake, MI

Housing costs in Houghton Lake?
A typical home costs $164,500, which is 51.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.8% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Houghton Lake costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Houghton Lake?
To live comfortably in Houghton Lake, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $31,680 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Houghton Lake?
Houghton Lake is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living that is 11% lower than the national average. The median home price in the area is just $94,000, making it a great option for homebuyers looking for a budget-friendly city. Groceries are also inexpensive, with an average cost that is 8% lower than the national average. The overall cost of living in Houghton Lake is considerably lower than other parts of Michigan and the US as a whole, making it an attractive option for those looking to save money on housing costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHoughton LakeMichiganUnited States
  76.391.5100.0
  90.793.4100
  84.884.8100.0
  47.071.2100.0
  $164,500$218,700$338,100
  100.2%100.1%100.0%
  93.2115.1100.0
  81.495.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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This is a rural resort area. You must be able to embrace the rural lifestyle. There's no real shopping opportunities other than Walmart, Kmart, Peebles, Dunhams, Tractor  More

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Over 16 years ago

The quality of life here for most depends on how you look at it. If your looking for a medium to high paying job there realy are none, and there's hardly any jobs that  More

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The climate here is...well..cold... seems like most of the time and one does get cabin fever when March rolls around, if not sooner. Can't wait for summer! If you love  More

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