Cost of Living Calculator - East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 20.5% cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $119,276 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Houston
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI vs Houston, TX
Compared to East Grand Rapids, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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