San Francisco, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 63.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $36,352 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Detroit
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to San Francisco, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
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  Personal
  19.6% lower
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