Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Amarillo, Texas


The cost of living in Amarillo, Texas is 12.3% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,856 in Amarillo, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amarillo, Texas is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% cheaper in Amarillo
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Amarillo, TX
Compared to Detroit, Amarillo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  58.0% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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