Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 11.4% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $44,306 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Detroit
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Waukesha, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  89.1% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower