Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 3.4% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,197 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
162% more expensive in Detroit
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Grand Forks, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  162.2% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower