Detroit, Michigan vs. Cairo, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cairo, Illinois is 19.5% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $40,248 in Cairo, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cairo, Illinois is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Cairo
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Cairo, IL
Compared to Detroit, Cairo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  48.7% lower
  Health
  58.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower