Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 8.2% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,128 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
131% more expensive in Detroit
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Fayetteville, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  131.3% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower