Detroit, Michigan vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 12.9% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,289 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Detroit, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  54.3% lower
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower