A salary of $12,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $14,469 in Alabama, New York
| Cost of Living Indexes | Detroit | Alabama |
| Overall | 72.9 | 87.9 |
| Food | 95.3 | 100.4 |
| Housing | 20 | 58.5 |
| Utilities | 102.8 | 102.5 |
| Transportation | 101.6 | 104.4 |
| Health | 100.3 | 97.3 |
| Miscellaneous | 94.8 | 102.2 |
100=national average
Alabama is
21% more expensive than Detroit.
Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing is
192% more expensive in Alabama.
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