Bay City, Michigan vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 33.8% more expensive than Bay City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,877 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Bay City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Houston
than in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City, MI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Bay City, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% higher
      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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher