Detroit, Michigan vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 12.5% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $24,753 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Montpelier
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to Detroit, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  366.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% higher
  Commute
  62.4% lower
  Health
  57.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher