What is a pro or con of living in Midland, Michigancompared to Houston, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 18% cheaper in Midland.

What salary do I need to live in Midland, Michigan copmared to Houston, Texas?

A salary of $145,000 in Houston, Texas could decrease to $129,969 in Midland, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HOUSTON vs. MIDLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Houston, Texas vs. Midland, Michigan

Q: Is it expensive to live in Midland, Michigan compared to Houston, Texas?

Overall, Midland, Michigan is cheaper than Houston, Texas.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Michigan is 10.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $129,969 in Midland, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Midland, Michigan is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Midland
than in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX vs. Midland, MI

Compared to Houston, Midland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

28.5% lower

Health

3.2% lower

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Houston, Texas vs. Midland, Michigan

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