A salary of $50,000 in Montgomery, Alabama could decrease to $41,226 in Detroit, Michigan
| Cost of Living Indexes | Montgomery | Detroit |
| Overall | 88.9 | 73.3 |
| Food | 100.1 | 94.5 |
| Housing | 69.8 | 21 |
| Utilities | 99.8 | 102.3 |
| Transportation | 100.1 | 103.9 |
| Health | 87.4 | 97.3 |
| Miscellaneous | 97.8 | 95.3 |
100=national average
Detroit is 18% cheaper than Montgomery.
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Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
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Housing is 69% cheaper in Detroit.
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