Truckee, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 48.8% cheaper than Truckee, California.

You would need a salary of $46,091 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Truckee, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Truckee, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Detroit
than in Truckee, California
Truckee, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Truckee, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  100.3% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower