West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is essentially the same as West Des Moines, Iowa.
The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is essentially the same as West Des Moines, Iowa.

West Des Moines, IA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to West Des Moines, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.2% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  150.1% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher