Boulder, Colorado vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 47.1% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $28,579 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Detroit
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Boulder, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  87.3% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower