Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 17.3% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $97,463 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Detroit
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Charlottesville, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  147.6% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower