Kirkland, Washington vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 50.5% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,214 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Detroit
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Kirkland, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower