A salary of $50,000 in Montgomery, Alabama could decrease to $45,111 in Detroit, Michigan
| Cost of Living Indexes | Montgomery | Detroit |
| Overall | 80.8 | 72.9 |
| Food | 98 | 95.3 |
| Housing | 44.9 | 20 |
| Utilities | 106.8 | 102.8 |
| Transportation | 99.2 | 101.6 |
| Health | 89.1 | 100.3 |
| Miscellaneous | 97.2 | 94.8 |
100=national average
Detroit is
10% cheaper than Montgomery.
Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing is
55% cheaper in Detroit.
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