Brooklyn, New York vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 52.0% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,024 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Detroit
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Brooklyn, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.8% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  35.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower