Median rent is 30% lower in Midland ($990/mo vs $1,407/mo). Buying is cheaper in Midland, where the median home runs $192,400 versus $298,600. Households earn more in Midland ($91,169 vs $74,906 a year). Overall, the two cities have a nearly identical cost of living index (102.9).
City A
Midland, MI
City B
Midland, TX
How much would you need to earn in Midland, TX to maintain your standard of living from Midland, MI?
Equivalent salary in Midland, TX
$75,000
Costs are about the same in both cities.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Midland
Michigan
Midland
Texas
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Midland — median rent of $990/mo versus $1,407/mo in Midland, a 30% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Midland: the median home is $298,600 versus $192,400 in Midland — 36% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Texas has no state income tax, while Michigan tops out at 4.25% — giving Midland a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.00% in Michigan and 6.25% in Texas; Midland has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Midland
Income tax: 4.25%
Sales tax: 6.00%
Midland
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Midland if you prioritize higher median household income ($91,169/yr).
Pick Midland if you prioritize cheaper rent ($990/mo median).
Pick Midland if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Midland cheaper than Midland?
Midland is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 102.9 versus 102.9 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Midland.
How much is rent in Midland vs Midland?
Median rent is $990/mo in Midland, MI and $1,407/mo in Midland, TX. Midland, MI has the lower rent by about 30%.
Which has higher salaries — Midland or Midland?
Median household income is $74,906 in Midland, MI and $91,169 in Midland, TX. Midland, TX has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Midland or Midland?
Texas has no state income tax. Michigan has a top rate of 4.25%.
What salary do I need in Midland to match my Midland income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Midland, MI is equivalent to roughly $100,000 in Midland, TX (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology