Bath, MI vs Houghton, MI

Houghton is moderately more affordable than Bath, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 87 compared to 78 for Houghton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bath can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bath is $1,251/month compared to $861/month in Houghton — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Houghton has cheaper rent, Bath actually has lower median home values ($202,600 vs $233,700).

Median household income in Bath is $64,375 compared to $35,417 in Houghton (+81.8%). While Bath is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bath spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 29.2% in Houghton.