Houston, Texas vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 7.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $87,493 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Detroit
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Houston, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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