Detroit, Michigan vs. Montgomery, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Texas is 16.1% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $58,061 in Montgomery, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Texas is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
456% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Montgomery, TX
Compared to Detroit, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher