Meade, Kansas vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 27.4% more expensive than Meade, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,721 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Meade, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Meade, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
162% more expensive in Detroit
than in Meade, Kansas
Meade, KS vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Meade, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  162.2% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower