Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Waverly, Iowa


The cost of living in Waverly, Iowa is 7.6% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,223 in Waverly, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waverly, Iowa is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
64% cheaper in Waverly
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Waverly, IA
Compared to Detroit, Waverly is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  64.4% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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