Detroit, Michigan vs. Lathrop, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lathrop, California is 55.7% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $137,010 in Lathrop, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lathrop, California is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
714% more expensive in Lathrop
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Lathrop, CA
Compared to Detroit, Lathrop is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  675.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher