Oakland, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 49.7% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $42,214 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Detroit
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Oakland, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
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  Personal
  13.2% lower
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