Detroit, Michigan vs. Billerica, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billerica, Massachusetts is 50.1% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,028 in Billerica, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billerica, Massachusetts is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
679% more expensive in Billerica
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Billerica, MA
Compared to Detroit, Billerica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  728.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.8% higher