What is a pro or con of living in Detroit, Michigancompared to Monongahela, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 53% more expensive in Detroit.

What salary do I need to live in Detroit, Michigan copmared to Monongahela, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania should increase to $51,871 in Detroit, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONONGAHELA vs. DETROIT
Cost of Living Comparison

Monongahela, Pennsylvania vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 3.7% more expensive than Monongahela, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,871 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Monongahela, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Monongahela, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
53% more expensive in Detroit
than in Monongahela, Pennsylvania

Monongahela, PA vs. Detroit, MI

Compared to Monongahela, Detroit is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

53.7% higher

Health

9.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Monongahela, Pennsylvania vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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Monongahela, PA vs. Detroit, MI

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