Elkhart, Indiana vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 19.8% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,887 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Dearborn
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Elkhart, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  93.4% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower