Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Orono, Maine


The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 1.6% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $37,646 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
61% cheaper in Orono
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Orono, ME
Compared to Detroit, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  61.6% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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