Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Illinois vs Denver, Colorado


The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 86.6% more expensive than Detroit, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $139,972 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Detroit, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
745% more expensive in Denver
than in Detroit, Illinois
Detroit, IL vs Denver, CO
Compared to Detroit, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.6% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  870.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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