Corpus Christi, Texas vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 6.0% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,987 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
123% more expensive in Detroit
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Corpus Christi, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  123.7% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher