Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 2.2% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $40,876 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
90% more expensive in Detroit
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Cincinnati, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  90.5% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher