Flint, Michigan vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 33.9% more expensive than Flint, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $100,456 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Flint, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Flint, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
407% more expensive in Houston
than in Flint, Michigan
Flint, MI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Flint, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  890.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher