Troy, Michigan vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 20.3% cheaper than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $31,878 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Detroit
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Troy, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower