Detroit, Michigan vs. Sandusky, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandusky, Ohio is 25.8% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $37,091 in Sandusky, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandusky, Ohio is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
65% cheaper in Sandusky
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Sandusky, OH
Compared to Detroit, Sandusky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  65.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher