Surprise, Arizona vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 14.8% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $85,223 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Midland
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Midland, TX
Compared to Surprise, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower