Kansas City, Missouri vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 0.9% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,455 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
101% more expensive in Detroit
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas_City, MO vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Kansas_City, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
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  0.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  101.0% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
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  Personal
  5.3% lower
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