Aurora, Colorado vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 25.4% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,950 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Detroit
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Aurora, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower