Cost of Living Calculator - Atherton, California vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 89.4% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $7,983 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% cheaper in Detroit
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Atherton, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.4% 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
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower

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