What is a pro or con of living in Elk Grove, Californiacompared to Detroit, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 734% more expensive in Elk Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Elk Grove, California copmared to Detroit, Michigan?

A salary of $36,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $55,522 in Elk Grove, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DETROIT vs. ELK GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit, Michigan vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 54.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,522 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
734% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs. Elk Grove, CA

Compared to Detroit, Elk Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

724.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.4% higher

Commute

28.2% lower

Health

27.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Detroit, Michigan vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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