Elk Grove, California vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 30.0% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $34,978 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Elk Grove, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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