Iselin, New Jersey vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 26.0% cheaper than Iselin, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,020 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Iselin, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Iselin, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Detroit
than in Iselin, New Jersey
Iselin, NJ vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Iselin, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower