Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 17.2% cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,116 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Detroit
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Glen Allen, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  111.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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