Houston, Texas vs. Brighton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Michigan is 16.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,063 in Brighton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Michigan is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Brighton
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Brighton, MI
Compared to Houston, Brighton 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher