Middletown, Delaware vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 26.5% cheaper than Middletown, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $73,488 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Middletown, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Detroit
than in Middletown, Delaware
Middletown, DE vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Middletown, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  54.1% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower