Allen, Texas vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 22.9% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,540 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Allen, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher