Arlington, Virginia vs. Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn Heights, Michigan is 42.7% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $28,651 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Dearborn Heights
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Dearborn Heights, MI
Compared to Arlington, Dearborn Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower