West Haven, Connecticut vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 17.3% cheaper than West Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $41,333 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in West Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than West Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Detroit
than in West Haven, Connecticut
West Haven, CT vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to West Haven, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  65.7% higher
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower