Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 4.7% cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $47,637 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Detroit
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Idaho Falls, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  139.7% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher