Cost of Living Calculator - Elizabeth, New Jersey vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 26.0% cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $88,774 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Detroit
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Elizabeth, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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