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Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 175.1% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $618,968 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1628% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Detroit, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  175.1% higher
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  31.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,469.8% higher
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  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  40.5% higher
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  Personal
  24.4% higher
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