Detroit, Michigan vs. Apache Junction, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apache Junction, Arizona is 13.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,276 in Apache Junction, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apache Junction, Arizona is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
414% more expensive in Apache Junction
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Apache Junction, AZ
Compared to Detroit, Apache Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  300.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher