Houghton Metro Area, MI Cost of Living


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Houghton cost of living score
81
Less expensive
19.0% lower
than the US average
11.5% lower
than the Michigan average
Houghton Michi Metro Area, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.0% lower than the U.S. average and 11.5% higher than the average for Michigan.

Houghton Metro Area, MI

Housing costs in Houghton?
A typical home costs $127,700, which is 62.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.6% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Houghton costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Houghton?
To live comfortably in Houghton Michi Metro Area, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Houghton?
The cost of living in Houghton, MI Metro Area is 81, which is lower than the US average of 100. This means that for an equivalent standard of living, it would be cheaper to live in Houghton than the average American city. The median house value in Houghton is $127,700, which is significantly lower than the US median house value of $338,100. This indicates that housing prices are more affordable in this area compared to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHoughtonMichiganUnited States
  81.091.5100.0
  91.193.4100
  120.984.8100.0
  44.471.2100.0
  $127,700$218,700$338,100
  121.2%100.1%100.0%
  79.7115.1100.0
  96.395.9100.0

   100=National Average

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