Denton, Texas vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 8.8% cheaper than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $118,510 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Detroit
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Denton, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  99.7% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher