Austin, Texas vs. Lake Orion, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Orion, Michigan is 18.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,572 in Lake Orion, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Orion, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lake Orion
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Lake Orion, MI
Compared to Austin, Lake Orion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher