Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 12.7% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,360 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
64% more expensive in Dearborn
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Indianapolis, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  64.9% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower