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DETROIT vs. PHOENIX
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Detroit, Michigan vs. Phoenix, Arizona
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is
22.5%
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$61,274
in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
476% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Detroit, Phoenix is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.5% higher
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Renter
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Food
9.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
346.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.5% higher
Commute
33.9% lower
Health
13.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
3.3% higher
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