Berlin, Connecticut vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 20.8% cheaper than Berlin, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $39,598 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Berlin, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Berlin, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Detroit
than in Berlin, Connecticut
Berlin, CT vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Berlin, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  69.3% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower