Detroit, Michigan vs. Wooster, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wooster, Ohio is 9.6% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $97,651 in Wooster, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wooster, Ohio is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
64% cheaper in Wooster
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Wooster, OH
Compared to Detroit, Wooster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  64.7% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower