Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 7.3% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $32,177 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
136% more expensive in Detroit
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Greensboro, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  136.8% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower