Menlo Park, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 75.0% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $7,993 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% cheaper in Detroit
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Menlo Park, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
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  Personal
  18.6% lower
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