Lansing, Michigan vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 21.5% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $182,252 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Houston
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Lansing, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher