Abilene, Texas vs. Muskegon, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muskegon, Michigan is 1.5% cheaper than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $108,335 in Muskegon, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muskegon, Michigan is cheaper than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Muskegon
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Muskegon, MI
Compared to Abilene, Muskegon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower