Houston, Texas vs. Southfield, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southfield, Michigan is 4.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,147 in Southfield, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southfield, Michigan is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
30% more expensive in Southfield
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Southfield, MI
Compared to Houston, Southfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher