Norwalk, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 37.4% cheaper than Norwalk, California.

You would need a salary of $31,299 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Norwalk, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Detroit
than in Norwalk, California
Norwalk, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Norwalk, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower