Houston, Texas vs. Shelby township, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shelby township, Michigan is 24.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,819 in Shelby township, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby township, Michigan is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Shelby township
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Shelby Township, MI
Compared to Houston, Shelby Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower