Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Lake Orion, Michigan


The cost of living in Lake Orion, Michigan is 9.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $164,921 in Lake Orion, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Orion, Michigan is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lake Orion
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Lake Orion, MI
Compared to Houston, Lake Orion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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