Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 28.0% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,597 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Detroit
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Bellingham, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  117.4% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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