Austin, Texas vs. St. Clair Shores, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Clair Shores, Michigan is 28.1% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $35,974 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Clair Shores, Michigan is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in St. Clair Shores
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. St. Clair Shores, MI
Compared to Austin, St. Clair Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower