Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Dearborn, Michigan


The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 54.4% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $34,179 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Dearborn, MI
Compared to Alameda, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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