Denver, Colorado vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 30.6% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $13,881 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Detroit
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Denver, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  53.6% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower