Detroit, Michigan vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 7.9% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,157 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Tucson
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Detroit, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher