Friendswood, Texas vs. Birmingham, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Michigan is 24.5% more expensive than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,233 in Birmingham, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Michigan is more expensive than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Birmingham
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs. Birmingham, MI
Compared to Friendswood, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher