Birmingham, Michigan vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 33.7% cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $33,146 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Detroit
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Birmingham, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower