Houston, Texas vs. Big Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 21.9% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,775 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Big Rapids, MI
Compared to Houston, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower