Cost of Living in Houghton County, MI

Modeled annual cost: $46,022.

Median family income: $81,611.

MI Median $44,032

Houghton County, MI Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$81,611

Estimated Annual Costs

$46,022

Cost/Income Ratio

56.4%

State Rank

#14Most expensive counties in MI out of 83See Michigan county rankings

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Houghton County, MI.

$13,112 per year.*28.49% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,022

Per year

  • Transport:
    $13,11228.5%
  • Housing:
    $9,31220.2%
  • Taxes:
    $8,48718.4%
  • Healthcare:
    $6,67014.5%
  • Food:
    $4,2359.2%
  • Other Costs:
    $4,2069.1%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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