Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Urbana, Illinois


The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 12.4% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $17,520 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
61% cheaper in Urbana
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Urbana, IL
Compared to Detroit, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  61.1% lower
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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