Southfield, Michigan vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 4.1% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $86,295 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
23% cheaper in Houston
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Southfield, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower