Fort Drum, New York vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 9.9% more expensive than Fort Drum, New York.

You would need a salary of $30,776 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Drum, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Fort Drum, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
153% more expensive in Detroit
than in Fort Drum, New York
Fort Drum, NY vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Fort Drum, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  154.0% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower