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Cost of Living Comparison:
Detroit, Michigan - Alabama, New York

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A salary of $12,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $12,295 in Alabama, New York

Detroit U.S. Avg. Alabama
Cost of Living IndexesDetroitAlabama
Overall73.375.1
Food94.5112.6
Housing210
Utilities102.3115.7
Transportation103.9108
Health97.3107.3
Miscellaneous95.3110.6
100=national average

Alabama is 2% more expensive than Detroit.

Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Food is 19% more expensive in Alabama.

Alabama Housing Options

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Single Family Rentals

Detroit Housing Options

For Sale, Apartments
Single Family Rentals

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