What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to Detroit, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 1533% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to Detroit, Michigan?

A salary of $80,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $199,684 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DETROIT vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit, Michigan vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 149.6% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $199,684 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1533% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to Detroit, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

149.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Food

35.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2,141.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

Unlock with Premium

Median Home Cost

Unlock with Premium

Utilities

67.6% higher

Commute

9.7% lower

Health

52.9% higher

Taxes

Unlock with Premium

Childcare

Unlock with Premium

Personal

54.2% higher

Cost of Food

Current City	Comparison City
Port Jefferson Station, New York	Mobile, Alabama	Compare
Hillsboro, Oregon	Vernon Hills, Illinois	Compare
Holtsville, New York	Wildwood, Florida	Compare
San Diego, California	Manteca, California	Compare
Leesburg, Georgia	Albany, Georgia	Compare
Pojoaque, New Mexico	Cloudcroft, New Mexico	Compare
San Angelo, Texas	Iraan, Texas	Compare
Albuquerque, New Mexico	Santa Clarita, California	Compare
Washington, District of Columbia	San Francisco, California	Compare
San Antonio, Texas	Wareham, Massachusetts	Compare

Detroit, Michigan vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

Comparison highlights

Detroit, MI vs. Manhattan, NY

Popular Cost of Living Searches

Best Places Tools

About Best Places

Follow Us