Detroit, Michigan vs. Mary, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mary, Minnesota is 17.9% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,556 in Mary, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mary, Minnesota is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% cheaper in Mary
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Mary, MN
Compared to Detroit, Mary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  59.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher