Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 6.2% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,114 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
141% more expensive in Detroit
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Las Cruces, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  141.3% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower