Long Beach, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 44.2% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $83,627 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Detroit
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Long Beach, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower