Champaign, Illinois vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 12.0% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,597 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
156% more expensive in Detroit
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Champaign, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% higher
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  156.9% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower