Austin, Texas vs. Harper Woods, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harper Woods, Michigan is 29.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,510 in Harper Woods, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harper Woods, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Harper Woods
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Harper Woods, MI
Compared to Austin, Harper Woods is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% lower
      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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower