Kentwood, Michigan vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 4.0% cheaper than Kentwood, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,117 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kentwood, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Kentwood, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Detroit
than in Kentwood, Michigan
Kentwood, MI vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Kentwood, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower