Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 15.5% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $97,148 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Detroit
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Philadelphia, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  13.7% lower
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