Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Iowa Falls, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa Falls, Iowa is 17.4% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,979 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% cheaper in Iowa Falls
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Iowa Falls, IA
Compared to Detroit, Iowa Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  63.3% lower
  Health
  49.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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