Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 8.9% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,571 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Philadelphia, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower