Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Rock Island, Illinois


The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 18.6% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,059 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Rock Island, IL
Compared to Detroit, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  56.4% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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