Big Rapids, Michigan vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 28.0% more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $102,413 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Houston
than in Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, MI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Big Rapids, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% higher
      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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher