Friendswood, Texas vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 17.5% cheaper than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,157 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Detroit
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Friendswood, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  81.4% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower