Saginaw, Michigan vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 20.4% more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $144,515 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Saginaw, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Houston
than in Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw, MI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Saginaw, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher