Riverside, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 33.9% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $105,831 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Detroit
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Riverside, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower