Detroit, Michigan vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 14.0% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,990 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Grand Prairie
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Detroit, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher