San Ramon, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 64.6% cheaper than San Ramon, California.

You would need a salary of $45,959 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Ramon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than San Ramon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% cheaper in Detroit
than in San Ramon, California
San Ramon, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to San Ramon, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower