Oak Park, Michigan vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 2.0% cheaper than Oak Park, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $28,925 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Oak Park, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% cheaper in Houston
than in Oak Park, Michigan
Oak Park, MI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Oak Park, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower