Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 19.9% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,095 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Detroit
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Ann Arbor, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  78.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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