Clarksdale, Mississippi vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 30.2% more expensive than Clarksdale, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $65,125 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Clarksdale, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
150% more expensive in Detroit
than in Clarksdale, Mississippi
Clarksdale, MS vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Clarksdale, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  150.4% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher