Dexter, Michigan vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 12.9% cheaper than Dexter, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,540 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dexter, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Dexter, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Dexter, Michigan
Dexter, MI vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Dexter, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% lower
      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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher