Atlantic City, New Jersey vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 6.1% more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $96,021 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
86% more expensive in Detroit
than in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, NJ vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Atlantic City, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  86.9% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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