Austin, Texas vs. Saginaw, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saginaw, Michigan is 38.7% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,283 in Saginaw, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saginaw, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Saginaw
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Saginaw, MI
Compared to Austin, Saginaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower