Raytown, Missouri vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 4.5% more expensive than Raytown, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $52,238 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Raytown, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Raytown, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
101% more expensive in Detroit
than in Raytown, Missouri
Raytown, MO vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Raytown, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% higher
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  101.5% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower