Plano, Texas vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 18.7% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,651 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Detroit
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Plano, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  102.6% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher