Houston, Texas vs. Escanaba, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escanaba, Michigan is 19.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,209 in Escanaba, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escanaba, Michigan is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Escanaba
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Escanaba, MI
Compared to Houston, Escanaba is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower