Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Renton, Washington


The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 63.0% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $110,855 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
844% more expensive in Renton
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Renton, WA
Compared to Detroit, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  753.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher

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