Detroit, Michigan vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 11.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,581 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
435% more expensive in Spokane
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Detroit, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  48.9% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher