Austin, Texas vs. Big Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 42.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $28,825 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Big Rapids, MI
Compared to Austin, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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