Chula Vista, California vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 40.6% cheaper than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $44,558 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Detroit
than in Chula Vista, California
Chula Vista, CA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Chula Vista, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower