Allen, Texas vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 18.0% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,978 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Detroit
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Allen, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  98.6% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher