Camden, New Jersey vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 12.8% more expensive than Camden, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $112,850 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Camden, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Camden, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
88% more expensive in Detroit
than in Camden, New Jersey
Camden, NJ vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Camden, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  88.5% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower