Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Barstow, California


The cost of living in Barstow, California is 1.5% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,733 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Barstow
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Barstow, CA
Compared to Detroit, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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