Wilmington, Delaware vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 10.7% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $99,419 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Detroit
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Wilmington, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  85.9% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower