Detroit, Michigan vs. Farmingdale, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmingdale, New York is 68.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $117,745 in Farmingdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmingdale, New York is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
655% more expensive in Farmingdale
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Farmingdale, NY
Compared to Detroit, Farmingdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  745.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  53.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher